Requirements For The Indonesian National Team To Qualify For The Round Of 16 Of The 2023 Asian Cup

The Indonesian national team against Vietnam on the second matchday of Group D of the 2023/Doc Asian Cup. PSSI

JAKARTA The Indonesian national team maintains the opportunity for the knockout round of the 2023 Asian Cup after defeating Vietnam. Here are the conditions for the Red and White to qualify for the round of 16.

Shin Tae Yong's men have just secured three points after a narrow 1-0 win over The Golden Star on the second matchday of Group D at Abdullah bin Khalifah Stadium, Friday, January 19 evening WIB.

Getting three points makes Indonesia now sit in third place in the group standings. They are behind Iraq who fill the top position and have confirmed themselves qualify for the knockout round and Japan, which occupies second place.

Indonesia's fate to qualify for the round of 16 will be determined in the group's last match against Japan. The duel will take place on Wednesday, January 24.

The Red and White will automatically qualify to accompany Iraq if they succeed in defeating Japan. If they are able to add three points, Indonesia will move up to the group runner-up position with a collection of six points.

Iraq has certainly qualified as group winners after winning over Japan. Indonesia will not shift them even if they lose against Vietnam and Indonesia wins against Japan.

This is because Iraq is ahead head to head against Indonesia. Previously in the group's first match, the troops nicknamed the Lions of Mesopotamia won 3-1 over Asnawi Mangkualam and his friends.

Furthermore, if you draw against Japan, Indonesia will fill the third position of the group. Japan is runner up because it already has a surplus of one goal at this time.

Despite being ranked third in the group, the Indonesian chance to the knockout stages remains open. In that position, the STY squad had a chance to qualify through the four best third-placed teams.

If you lose against Japan, Indonesia's chances will also remain. The collection of three points can still save Indonesia with a note depending on the results of other groups.