Indra Sjafri Has A PR On The Variation Of The Game System Before Meeting Yaman U-20

Indonesia U-20 must complete PR before meeting Yemen U-20 in the last match of the 2025 U-20 Asian Cup Qualification (doc. PSSI).

JAKARTA - The U-20 Indonesian national team managed to get three points in the second match of Group F of the 2025 U-20 Asian Cup Qualification against Timor Leste U-20.

Garuda Muda won with a score of 3-1 at the Madya Stadium, Friday, September 27, 2024.

However, Indra Sjafri as the head coach still sees a shortage in his team.

The change in the game system is still not smooth. In the first half, Indonesia U-20 managed to score two goals in three minutes.

Jens Raven's opener (12') was then doubled by Riski Afrisal in the 15th minute.

Throughout the first half, Garuda Muda also seemed to dominate. Timor Leste is made to spend more time in their own area and is not allowed to get out of the pressure.

However, in the second half, Indonesia U-20 had difficulty breaking down the opponent's defense. In addition, Timor Leste can also freely threaten.

The proof is that Luis Figo can reduce the lag to 1-2 in the 67th minute.

"I still appreciate the players' struggle. Second, we tried to play with the planned game plan in the first half. Everything went well. In a short time, two goals occurred."

"Then, in the second half there was a substitution and tried another fomation. It didn't go well," said Indra Sjafri after the match against Timor Leste.

In detail, Indra Sjafri said the midfield sector did not go according to plan. Strengthening the midfield actually makes Garuda Muda seem confused.

"We changed the formation. The first round was 3-4-3, then the second round was 3-5-2. We want more midfield players. However, some players did not work as we wanted," said Indra Sjafri again.

Previously, in the first match against the U-20 Maldives, Garuda Muda had problems finishing in the first half.

The line has been disbursed and according to plan. However, the last line often fails to take advantage of opportunities.

Therefore, Indra Sjafri changed his playing system and the change of players. This method is effective in making Indonesia U-20 make four goals in 15 minutes.

The line is being made active in helping to solve opportunities up front. The third game of the line melted.

Seeing the narrow inter-match break, Indra Sjafri is expected to find a solution quickly.

The reason is, the last opponent in Group F of the 2025 U-20 Asian Cup Qualification is one of the strong competitors, namely Yemen U-20.

Indonesia U-20 has at least one point to qualify for the 2025 U-20 Asian Cup finals in China on 6-23 February 2025.

Currently, Garuda Muda is still the leader of the standings with the same collection of points as Yemen's. However, Indonesia U-20 excels in goal difference.