Coach Shin Tae-yong Make Sure The Condition Of The Indonesian Goalkeeper U-20 Cahya Supriadi Is Fine

Indonesian national team goalkeeper U-20 Cahya Supriadi. (Photo: Instagram @cahya50supriadii)

JAKARTA - The coach of the Indonesian National Team Shin Tae-yong (STY) has ensured that the condition of goalkeeper Cahya Supriadi is fine, after receiving news from the official who took him to the hospital. "Before entering the press conference room after the match, I had a video call with Cahya. Thankfully, he was fine," said STY, Shin Tae-yong's greeting to reporters, in Surabaya, quoted from Antara, Saturday, September 17. In Indonesia's match against Hong Kong in the U-20 Group F Asian Cup qualifying round, Cahya had received serious treatment after colliding with fellow Indonesian players in the 56th minute. The goalkeeper from Persija Jakarta, was rushed to the nearest hospital to anticipate more serious matters. "He did have medical treatment at the hospital, but was in the process of getting out and returning with the team," said the South Korean national coach. When the match continued, STY played goalkeeper from Persebaya Aditya Arya Nugraha guarding the Indonesian goal. In his first appearance, Aditya played brilliantly under the bar by breaking several Hong Kong opportunities. He even almost thwarted Hong Kong's penalty, if the executor Chen Ngo Hin was not quick to take advantage of the ball from Aditya's block. In the match which was held at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, the hosts won with a score of 5-1. Garuda Nusantara's goals were scored by Rabbani Tasnim in the 10th minute, Nico Saputro in the 21st minute, Zanadin Arif in the 43rd minute, and two goals by Marselino Ferdinand in the 86th minute and 90th. These results left only competition in Group F left in Indonesia and Vietnam. Both teams have the same score (six points), as well as a similar goal difference (including 9 goals and conceded 1 goal). Interestingly, Indonesia and Vietnam both beat Timor Leste and Hong Kong with the same score, namely 5-1 and 4-0. The two teams will meet in the final match of Group F, at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium on Sunday night, September 18, 2022.