JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team lost 0-2 to Argentina in a match titled FIFA Matchday at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta, Monday, June 19. Despite losing, Shin Tae-yong's team's appearance received extraordinary appreciation.
The reason is, the players are able to play disciplined and never give up even though they have to face a team that has the status of world champions. The proof is, Argentina can only score two goals and have difficulty breaking through the host's defense several times.
The Indonesian national team itself also has a golden opportunity to break into the Albiceleste goal. One of them was made by defender Elkan Baggott.
The player who took part in the Premier League almost made the best goalkeeper for the 2022 World Cup, Emiliano Martinez picked up the ball from inside his goal.
The moment occurred at the start of the second half. Elkan Baggott continued the ball from Pratama Arhan with his head. However, this opportunity failed to become a goal after being thwarted by Martinez while dropping his body.
"I received support from Pratama Arhan. I'm just trying to get in (with the ball) contact," said Elkan Baggott on PSSI's official website.
Not only from Baggott, the Red and White Team also got a golden opportunity from Ivar Jenner. However, again Martinez was able to reduce Jenner's shot at the end of the first half.
Baggott, this match gave an extraordinary impression. He admitted that he was very happy to have the opportunity to fight a big team like Argentina, which is a world champion.
"Although the results have not been in favor of Indonesia, we have fought. Thank you to the supporters of the Indonesian national team who provide extraordinary support and fill the stadium," said Baggott.
The match between the Indonesian national team and Argentina at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta, Monday, June 20, ended with a score of 0-2 for the 2022 World Cup winner. Leandro Paredes created two La Albiceleste goals in the 38th minute and Cristian Romero in the 55th minute.
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