JAKARTA The defender of the Indonesian national team Asnawi Mangkualam promised not to disappoint Indonesian supporters when they hosted Thailand in the 2022 AFF Cup phase.
Indonesia and Thailand will meet in the third match of Group A at the Gelora Bung Karno (SUGBK) Main Stadium, Thursday, December 29 tomorrow. Both teams came with the same capital to bag two wins.
"The point is tomorrow we will play optimally. As is known, we played at home, and were attended by supporters," Asnawi said at a press conference, Wednesday, December 28, 2022.
Garuda troops came with a capital of two wins against Cambodia and Brunei. Thailand also contributed to Brunei plus one other win against the Philippines.
Two wins made both teams collect six points. Thailand is ahead on goal difference and fills the top position, while Shin's men follow in second place.
Indonesia's meeting against Thailand is a party that is eagerly awaited. Both teams are seeded to qualify for the semifinals, either as runners up or group winners.
"We promise that all players and teams in the Indonesian national team will give their best performances, and of course it will not disappoint Indonesian supporters," said the Ansan Greeners FC player.
"Indeed, this match against Thailand is highly anticipated by all Indonesian people, and we are ready to give maximum results in tomorrow's match," he added.
Indonesia is currently looking for the first title from the biennial event. Garuda's best achievement of 13 editions of the AFF Cup which has been held is six times the runner-up.
Indonesia felt the latest runner-up in the last edition of 2020. At that time, Garuda lost to Thailand in a two-legged match.
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