Defeated By Australia 0-4 In The 2023 Asian Cup, Menpora Calls The National Team's Steps Already On The Right Road

Menpora Dito Ariotedjo plans to directly support the Indonesian national team in the 2023 Asian Cup (doc. Kemenpora).

JAKARTA - Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Dito Ariotedjo still appreciates the struggle carried out by the Indonesian national team in the round of 16 of the 2023 Asian Cup. Even though the steps taken by Shin Tae-yong's team had to stop after meeting Australia. According to Dito Ariotedjo, the national team has struggled so hard that it can finally penetrate the round of 16. He also said this was proof that the Garuda Squad was on the right track. "Even though we lost 4-0, we are still optimistic and happy. After 17 years, we passed the Asian Cup and today, let alone qualify in the last 16, ” said Dito Ariotedjo when he met the event watching with the national team vs Australia at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Senayan on Sunday, January 28. The national team's move was confirmed to stop in the round of 16 of the 2023 Asian Cup after losing 0-4 to Australia. The defeat at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium made Asnawi Mangkualam and colleagues fail to reach the last eight of the 2023 Asian Cup. Even though they failed to advance to the last eight, the efforts of the national team that could step on their feet in the round of 16 were a record of history. This was because finally the 17-year wait to be achieved in the Asian Cup. According to Dito, the history made by the Indonesian national team in the Asian Cup is an excuse for him to invite all supporters to continue to provide support. "That “ Yes, because we see this is 17 years, yes, we are waiting and we understand the enthusiasm of football is very high and we have passed the last 16. Because we met Australia, which is a tough team, yes, we think this is something that should be supported together excitingly,” Dito explained.

Furthermore, Dito also assessed that what Shin Tae-yong had inscribed as a coach with the Indonesian national team players was an achievement. Therefore, Dito as the government representative will continue to express support for the transformation of Indonesian football. " “ So this is an achievement that is developing and we certainly always support the transformation of football and also sports in Indonesia. Anyway, keep the spirit, keep praying a lot, God willing, exercise on the right track, ” he explained.