2021 SEA Games Football: Indonesian National Team Brings Bronze Medal Home After Winning Penalty Shootout Against Malaysia

The match between Indonesia and Malaysia national team in the bronze medal contest for the 2021 SEA Games. (Photo: NOC Indonesia/Naif Al'As)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team after winning 4-3 over Malaysia in the penalty shootout in the bronze medal match for the 2021 SEA Games at My Dinh Stadium, Hanoi, Vietnam, Sunday, May 22. In normal time, the two teams drew 1-1.

The Indonesian national team actually played quite well at the beginning of the first half. A number of opportunities were created by Shin Tae-yong's team, although none of them have succeeded in scoring goals.

However, entering the middle of the first half, Malaysia took over the game. Precisely the neighboring country team that threw many threats to the goal of the Red and White Squad. Luckily, Ernando Ari Sutaryadi is still strong in repelling all threats. 0-0 score lasts until the end of the first half

In the second half, Malaysia increased its attack power. Brad Maloney's foster children repeatedly threatened the Indonesian national team's goal. However, Ernando appeared so good in securing his goal.

The Red and White squad actually stole a goal in the 68th minute through Ronaldo Kwateh's hard kick. The ball from Irfan Jauhari was forwarded by Marselino through a short pass to Ronaldo. Calmly, the Madura United player beat the Malaysian goalkeeper.

In the 81st minute, Malaysia equalized. Substitute Muhammad Hadi Fayyadh finally made Ernando helpless. Score 1-1 closed normal time.

In the high-fives round, Ernando again appeared extraordinary. The Persebaya Surabaya goalkeeper dismissed two executions of Malaysian players.

Meanwhile in the Indonesian camp, only Asnawi Mangkualam failed. The ball hit the goal post. While the other four executors successfully carried out their duties. The Indonesian team also won 4-3 in this penalty shootout.