2 Fokus STY Di Laga Timnas Indonesia Lawan Tanzania

Indonesian national team coach Shin Tae Yong in a press conference at the Sultan Hotel, Jakarta, Saturday, June 1, 2024. (Cosmas Kopong Beda/VOI)

JAKARTA - Indonesian national team coach Shin Tae Yong (STY) puts forward an increase in player's performance and physicality during the trial against Tanzania.

Indonesia is scheduled to host Tanzania at the Madya Stadium, Senayan, Jakarta, on Sunday, June 2 tomorrow. The players have made various preparations for this match.

STY said that he did not want to worry about the outcome of the match but so that his players could be more prepared against Iraq in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers continued.

"For tomorrow's match, it is more important to improve performance and trials for the players so they can play against Iraq for 90 minutes. Compared to seeing results," he said.

After fighting Tanzania, the Indonesian national team will play the continued Group F match from the second round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification in the Asian zone against Iraq at the Gelora Bung Karno (SUGBK) Main Stadium on June 6.

Garuda's troops, who currently occupy second place in the group standings, only need one more win to advance to the third round as well as seal tickets to the 2027 Asian Cup.

Shin said that he did not carry out an in-depth analysis of Tanzania's strength for tomorrow's match because what he wanted was players to be matured.

"All the focus is on the 6th against Iraq. Tomorrow we will check the condition of the players. We will not see the results tomorrow, but still have our best wishes," he said.

In the first clash against Iraq, Indonesia lost 5-1. So, if they lose against Iraq in the second meeting, Garuda Troops still have one chance to penetrate the third round.

The opportunity is against the Philippines on June 11 at the same place. In the first duel when the Philippines hosted, the STY team only stole one point after drawing 1-1 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.