List Of Indonesian Vs Iraq National Team Players In The 2023 Asian Cup

Shin Tae-yong lowered the 3-5-2 scheme in the match of the Indonesian vs Iraq national team (doc. PSSI).

JAKARTA - The list of line-up for the Indonesia vs Iraq national team match in the inaugural match of Group D of the 2023 Asian Cup has been released.

Towards the time of the match which was held Monday, January 15, 2024, at 21.30 WIB, at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Shin Tae-yong made a surprise.

The South Korean coach formed a team in such a way to dispel Iraq's breakthrough. On the AFC official website, Shin Tae-yong teamed up with a composition of five defenders, two midfielders, and three attackers.

From this list, the coach presented Yakob Sayuri as one of the core players in this match. There was also Asnawi Mangkualam as the captain who finally appeared after being absent from the trial match because his condition was not fit.

While under the crossbar, the coach fielded Ernando Ari Sutaryadi. The Persebaya Surabaya goalkeepers will be fortified by three central defenders, namely Elkan Baggott, Jordi Amat, and Rizky Ridho.

Meanwhile, the two full-backs that Shin Tae-yong placed as the starter were the captain, Asnawi Mangkualam, on the right and Primary Arhani on the left.

As for the midfield position, the South Korean coach has entrusted two players, namely Marselino Ferdinand and Ivar Jenner since the early minutes.

On the front lines, the names Yakob Sayuri, Justin Hubner, and Rafael Struick are listed. With that composition, it could be that Hubner will play the midfielder position.

While in the opposing camp, Iraq fielded a number of mainstay players such as goalkeeper Jalal Hasan, defender Saad Natiq, midfielder Osama Rashid, and Zidane Iqbal.

The Composition Of Indonesian National Team Players Vs Iraq

Indonesian national team (3-5-2): Ernando Ari (PG); Rizky Ridho, Jordi Amat, Elkan Baggott; Asnawi Mangkualam, Ivar Jenner, Justin Hubner, Marselino Ferdinand, Pratama Arhan; Yakob Sayuri, Rafael Struick

Iraq (4-3-3): Jalal Hassan (PG); Hussein Ali Haidar, Saud Natiq, Ali Adnan, Merchas Gazhi; Osama Rashid, Ibraheem Bayesh, Amir Al Ammari; Zidane Iqbal, Mohanad Ali, Ali Jasim