JAKARTA - The U-23 Indonesian national team had to lose to the host Qatar with a score of 2-0. In this match the Garuda squad received two red cards from the referee.
In the first half, Qatar managed to take a 1-0 lead through Khalid Ali Sabah's penalty. The referee saw Rizky Ridho's movement in the Indonesian penalty box as a violation.
Indonesia intends to appear more aggressive in the second half. Unfortunately, Ivar Jenner got a second yellow card with a violation in the 46th minute. Shin Tae-yong's team inevitably had to fight with 10 players.
"Ivar, what are you doing with a red card??" asked netter on Instagram of the Indonesian national team.
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The national team's principle reversed the situation even more when Al-Rawi recorded a goal through a free kick. The moment of violation that resulted in this goal did not escape the question of net.
Ramadan Sananta was also immediately given a red card in the 90+6 minute after the referee saw VAR. The referee's decision made Indonesians volatile in cyberspace.
"It's just a red card, tross sittt," said another net.
However, the Indonesian U-23 national team fought hard until the long whistle sounded. Arhan et al's determination deserves appreciation.
Furthermore, Indonesia will face Australia in the U-23 Asian Cup group phase on Thursday, April 18.
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