2022 AFF U-16 Cup: Milky Way Prepares 2 Important Notes To Face Singapore

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JAKARTA - The coach of the Indonesian U-16 national team, the Bima Sakti, has an important note ahead of the match against Singapore. There are at least two important things the coach pays attention to.

The U-16 Indonesian national team will meet Singapore in the second match of Group A of the 2022 AFF U-16 Cup at the Maguwoharjo Stadium, Sleman, on Wednesday, July 3 tomorrow.

In addition to analyzing the video of Singapore's previous match against Vietnam, the Milky Way also made other important notes. He saw that Singapore could make it difficult for the Garuda Muda squad.

"They are a good team. It should not be taken lightly. Even though they lost 1-5 (to Vietnam). It means they can score goals," said the 46-year-old coach.

On paper, Singapore's chances to get maximum points from Indonesia are quite difficult. They are likely to play defensive tactics like they did in the match against Vietnam.

To that end, the Milky Way anticipates the opposing team's counterattack. Moreover, Singapore has attacker number nine Muhammad Qaisy bin Noranzor who can be relied on in the scheme.

"My record is that they have a number nine that is fast. So we practice how to be up front when we have opportunities, it doesn't matter who scores goals, the most important thing is that our team wins," he said.

The defeat in the first match made Singapore have a tough task to win. Victory will liven up their hopes of qualifying for the group stage.

Meanwhile, Indonesia will be eyeing a second victory after previously bending the Philippines. Victory against Singapore is important to be capital to fight Vietnam in the last match.

The Garuda squad must win the group to automatically advance to the semifinals. If they become runner-up, then Indonesia's chance to qualify for the next round must compete with two other runners-up from three groups.