The Results Of The Indonesian Vs Iraq National Team In The 2023 Asian Cup: Marselino Had Opened Asa Before Losing 1-3

The Indonesian national team lost to Iraq in the inaugural match of Group D of the 2023 Asian Cup (doc. PSSI).

JAKARTA - The 2023 Asian Cup Group D match between the Indonesian vs Iraq national team ended 1-3. The Garuda squad failed to pick up points in the group's inaugural match in the match at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Monday, January 15, 2024 evening WIB.

Marcelino Ferdinand had opened Asa for his team for scoring one goal which made it 1-1. However, after the opening goal from player number 7, the Indonesian national team fell behind again.

Shin Tae-yong's team tried to attack from the start in order not to waste opportunities. Despite playing under thousands of Iraqi supporters, the Garuda Squad tried to control the game. However, when it just entered the 17th minute, Iraq managed to take the lead.

Jesus Casas' team first broke into the goal of the Indonesian national team which was guarded by Ernando Ari. Mohanad Ali opened up the 1-0 Iraqi advantage.

The quick goal made the game change immediately. The Indonesian national team tried to catch up to equalize. The effort only bore fruit 20 minutes later.

The Indonesian national team scored 101 in the 37th minute through Marselino Ferdinand's kick. Taking advantage of Yakob Sayuri's cross, Marselino, who was at the far post, moved freely without an escort and threw the ball easily.

After the score was balanced, the game got hotter for both teams. There was a sale and purchase of attacks. However, Iraq managed to double the position in the first half injury time.

The second goal for Iraq started with Ali Jasim who had been chased away by Ernando. Unfortunately, Osama Rashid immediately grabbed the ball from the edge in front of the Indonesian goal.

The 2-1 score for the lead of the Mesopotamian Lion lasted until halftime. After the break, Shin Tae-yong immediately replaced the formation by pulling Asnawi Mangkualam and replacing it with Witan Sulaiman.

Three minutes into the second half, Iraq again got a golden opportunity through a goal that was scored again. However, after passing a video assistant referee (VAR) check, the referee did not approve the goal so the score still lasted 2-1 for Iraq's advantage.

The hotter the match makes the physical complaint inevitable throughout the game. Several violations had occurred.

When the Indonesian national team tried to catch up, Iraq appeared more pressing. Several opportunities were successfully broken by the Garuda Squad.

However, Iraq managed to increase the advantage closer to the end of time. The Mesopotamian Lion made the advantage change to 3-1 through Aymen Hussein's execution. He took advantage of the empty space at the top left of Ernando's goal.

After that, no more goals were created. The Indonesian national team failed to catch up.