Indonesia U-20 Main Imbang 0-0 Oppositor Moldova, Ngaku Players Many Lacks

The U-20 Indonesia team drew 0-0 against Moldova in a test match. (Photo: Doc. PSSI)

JAKARTA - The U-20 Indonesia team only drew 0-0 against Moldova U-20 in a test match at the Emirhan Sport Center, Antalya, Turkey, Friday (4/11/2022). Whereas in that match, the Garuda Nusantara Squad had many opportunities.

Indonesian U-20 player, Nico Alfriyanto said his team still had many shortcomings. "Especially in terms of passing, building up (building attacks) and communication," Nico said, as reported by Antara.

Of course this is an evaluation material for the players. Marselino Ferdinand and his friends must be able to improve the quality of the game in the next matches, including the question of final completion.

"The coach asked us to find space and patience. Next, we have to be more consistent in defending, increasing the flow of balls in the future and taking advantage of opportunities," said Nico.

Meanwhile, Zanadin Fariz assessed that his team lost too many balls when dealing with Moldova. It makes them lose momentum and provides opportunities for opponents to develop the game.

"Coach Shin ordered us to reduce the loss of the ball. Our maximum could only lose the ball three times in the game," said Zanadin.

The result of the 0-0 series with Moldova closed a series of matches for the U-20 Indonesia national team in Turkey. Previously, the squad nicknamed "Garuda Nusantara" defeated Cakalikli Spor with a score of 2-1 and Moldova, at the first meeting, with a score of 3-1.

The only defeat came against the hosts of Turkey with a score of 1-2.

Furthermore, "Garuda Nusantara" will practice and test in Spain. TC continued in Spain until December 4, 2022.