Shin Tae-yong Has Hope That The Indonesian National Team Meets Tough Opponents In The Next FIFA Matchday

JAKARTA - The coach of the Indonesian national team, Shin Tae-yong, expressed his hope after completing the FIFA Matchday agenda against Burundi. The South Korean coach wants his team to get a tougher opponent for a similar agenda in June.

"I hope that Indonesia will fight the 100th ranked team later (FIFA Matchday) in order to strengthen game tactics and organizations," Shin Tae-yong said in a press conference after the match at Patriot Chandrabhaga Stadium, Bekasi, Tuesday, March 28 evening.

In the second match against Burundi, the Garuda Squad was able to hold back the opponent's draw with a score of 2-2. Had the lead first, Asnawi Mangkualam and his friends were behind 1-2.

Jordi Amat was finally able to become the equalizer when the match entered the second half extra minutes.

Regarding the match against Burundi, Shin assessed that his team could perform better. However, he praised the mentality of his foster children who were getting better.

"Many players fast so they look tired. We should have been able to play better, but we couldn't do it. But mentally, we were good, until the end we didn't give up," explained Shin Tae-yong.

"I appreciate the players for their mental strength," he added.

The next FIFA matchday agenda will be held in June 2023. In that match, the national team reportedly will face Palestine.

But so far PSSI is still lobbying a number of countries that are stronger to become opponents of the Garuda squad. One of them that is widely reported is Argentina.