JAKARTA — Witan Sulaeman couldn't close his excitement after the Indonesian national team qualified for the 2023 Asian Cup finals. According to him, teamwork was the key for Indonesia to get the ticket.
Indonesia is certain to end 15 years of waiting to appear in the Asian Cup after defeating Nepal 7-0 in the final match of Group A's elimination on Wednesday, June 15 in the morning WIB.
"For me this victory is thanks to the hard work of the team because we are together. This victory is very important because we can qualify for the Asian Cup," said Witan after the match.
The victory over Nepal was Indonesia's second victory in the qualifying group stage. Previously the victory was obtained in the inaugural match against Kuwait.
Two victories made Indonesia occupy second place in the group standings with a collection of 6 points. Being behind Jordan who managed to wipe out three games with a win.
Jordan automatically pocketed a ticket to the Asian Cup because of its status as group winners. Meanwhile, Indonesia qualified as the five best runner-up teams along with Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand and Kyrgyzstan.
"Everyone is very happy, everyone is happy, I just say alhamdulillah and thank the coaching staff, especially coach Shin Tae-yong, thank you for bringing us to the Asian Cup. We are very happy and very happy,” said Witan.
Witan himself contributed two goals in the match against Nepal. Meanwhile, the other five goals were scored by Elkan Baggott, Muhammad Dimas Drajad, Fachruddin Aryanto, Saddil Ramdani, and Marselino Ferdinand.
Next year is the fifth chance for the Garuda squad to play in the event after previously appearing in 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2007.
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