Hits Taiwan Three Goals Without Reply, Indonesia Qualifies For The Third Round Of 2023 Asian Cup Qualification

Ricky Kambuaya scored Indonesia's second goal against Taiwan (Photo: PSSI)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team successfully beat Taiwan three goals without reply in the second leg of the 2023 Asian Cup qualifying play-off at Chang Arena Buriram Stadium, Thailand, Monday, October 11. Garuda squad won 5-1 on aggregate.

Three Indonesian goals were scored by Egy Maulana Vikri in the 25th minute, Ricky Kambuaya (55) and Irfan Jaya in second half injury time. In the first half, Indonesia played more openly and often made several attacks but none of them endangered the goal from Taiwan. Under pressure, Taiwan first made a dangerous threat in the 7th minute through a set piece situation but the opposing player's header still bounced over the bar. Indonesian goal.

Asnawi Mangkualam (Photo: PSSI)

After the opportunity from Taiwan, Indonesia pressed more often and managed to produce opportunities through Adam Alis but he was caught offside first.

In the 25th minute, Indonesia managed to break the deadlock with a direct kick from Egy Maulana Vikri and made the score 1-0. Furthermore, it was Taiwan who put pressure on after Indonesian defender Pratama Arhan was less than perfect in throwing the ball away and Taiwan striker Li Mao managed to get his shot but his shot went wide to the side. Muhammad Riyandi's right hand goal in minute 31. After a chance from Taiwan, Indonesia again got another chance from Adam Alis' kick in the 36th minute, but his shot was still secured by Taiwan goalkeeper Shin Shin-An. In the 40th minute, midfielder Ricky Kambuaya managed to create a golden opportunity after successfully releasing a hard shot but unfortunately the Taiwan goalkeeper was still able to secure it. In the remaining time of the first half, Indonesia was more dominant in running the game but until the first half was over, the Garuda squad could still maintain a 1-0 advantage over Taiwan.

In the second half, precisely in the 55th minute, Ricky scored a goal through a hard kick from inside the penalty box. Garuda's squad won 2-0.

Taiwan tries to attack. However, their efforts failed many times. On the other hand, in injury time, Indonesia completed the victory through Irfan Jaya's goal.

Indonesia won 3-0 (5-1) and also qualified for the third round of the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers.