Encouraging The Indonesian National Team Against Thailand With Draw Result, PSSI Chairman: Good Result For The Next Game

PSSI General Chair Mochamad Iriawan (Photo: PSSI)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team drew 2-2 against Thailand in the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers at Al Maktoum Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Thursday, June 3.

Two goals for the Garuda squad were scored by Kadek Agung in the 38th minute, and Evan Dimas in the 59th minute. With this result, Indonesia finally won the first point in Group G. As is known in the previous five matches, Evan Dimas and his friends lose.

After the match, PSSI General Chair Mochamad Iriawan appreciated the draw against Thailand. He also assessed the players have worked hard.

"Of course we should be grateful for this result. Indonesian national team players, who are dominated by young players, are able to play with enthusiasm and this is a good capital to (face the next match) against Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates," said Iriawan as quoted from the official PSSI website, Friday

"I almost every day continue to encourage players, coaches, and officials to continue to fight for the Red and White while in Dubai. Hopefully, Indonesia will be able to achieve maximum results in the next match," he added.

In this match, the Garuda squad was two scores behind Thailand. But with full of struggle and enthusiasm, Indonesia was able to equalize.

The Indonesian national team in the match against Thailand (Photo: PSSI)

Furthermore, Indonesia will serve Vietnam on June 7 at the same stadium. After that on June 11, they will face the host United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Zabeel Stadium, Dubai.