Australia Only Lost 0-2 To Argentina, Can The Indonesian National Team Be Better?

The Argentine national team won 2-0 over Australia on FiFA Matchday. (Photo: Twitter/@Argentina)

JAKARTA - The Argentine national team managed to get good results on the FIFA Matchday agenda against Australia. In a match in Beijing, China Albiceleste won and the star, Lionel Messi, managed to record a name on the scoreboard.

Held at the Workers' Stadium on Thursday, June 15 evening, Argentina won 2-0 against Australia. Messi started this match.

La Pulga's presence on the field received a lively welcome from his fans. He paid for that by showing his ability as a world-class footballer.

This was proven by Messi through the opening goal he made for Argentina. It didn't take long, only 80 seconds later on the pitch, Messi managed to break into the Australian national team's goal.

The goal that Mathew Ryan was escorted conceded after Messi read Enzo Fernandez's move which pushed near the opponent's penalty box and passed the ball, the score 1-0 belonged to Argentina and lasted until halftime.

In the second half, Scaloni made changes by bringing in some new workers. The coach's efforts paid off, because the position increased to 2-0.

Albiceleste's second goal came in the 68th minute through a back execution, German Pezzella who came in to replace Nicolas Otamendi. This second goal could not be separated from Messi's role.

Together with Rodrigo De Paul, Messi created a good chance. Receiving a cross while inside Australia's penalty box, La Pulga then forwarded it to Pezzella who was in the right position to score Argentina's second goal.

La Albiceleste's 2-0 score over Australia lasted until referee Ma Ning from China blew the long whistle signaling the end of the match. The final score, Argentina won 2-0 over Australia.

Furthermore, Albiceleste will continue the FIFA Matchday agenda against the Indonesian national team. The match will be held in Jakarta, 19 June.

Indonesia itself finished FIFA Matchday against Palestine at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Surabaya, Wednesday, June 14. In that match, Shin Tae-yong's team drew 0-0.

Many predict that Indonesia will not get the same results when meeting Argentina later. Qualityly, of course, the Red and White Team is far below.

However, Asnawi Mangkualam and his friends will not just give up. Appearing in front of their own supporters who will crowd the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, the Garuda Squad will desperately maintain self-esteem.