Shin Tae-yong Asks Players Who Rarely Get A Chance, The U-20 Indonesian National Team Isfactored By The Norwegian Club

The Indonesian U-20 national team. (photo: PSSI)

JAKARTA - The U-20 Indonesian national team lost again in a test match while undergoing a training camp (TC) in Spain. This time, Garuda Nusantara was beaten by Norwegian club Valerenga Fotball with a score of 0-4, Tuesday, November 23.

This is the third defeat that Indonesia U-20 has achieved in Spain. Previously, Shin Tae-yong's team lost to France and Slovakia.

In this match, coach Shin Tae-yong's squad was actually able to hold the opponent to a goalless draw in the first half. However, they finally conceded four goals after the break, as reported by Antara via PSSI's social media account.

Shin gave opportunities to players who rarely got a place in this match. Players like Alfriyanto Nico, Marcell Januar, Ginanjar Wahyu and goalkeeper Erlangga Setyo were played from the start of the match.

Meanwhile, the names of the mainstays such as Marselino Ferdinand and Ronaldo Kwateh were recorded. Shin also fielded only one potential naturalized player from the start, namely striker Rafael Kruick.

The friendly matches of the Indonesian U-20 national team in Spain, which were carried out on the sidelines of the training camp (TC), are one of the preparations for the U-20 Asian Cup and the 2023 U-20 World Cup. Previously, Indonesia underwent TC in Turkey.

During the TC in Turkey, which took place from 16 October-13 November 2022, coach Shin Tae-yong's squad conducted seven test matches, of which three ended in wins for Indonesia.

Indonesia beat Calallikli Spor with a score of 2-1, Moldova (3-1) and Antalyaspor (3-2). In addition, the U-20 national team held a draw without a Moldovan goal and a 3-3 draw with the U-20 team Baerum SK. The defeat came against Turkey (1-2) and Al It was FC (0-2).

The 2023 U-20 Asian Cup will be held on March 1-18, 2023 in Uzbekistan. The 2023 U-20 World Cup will take place on May 20-June 11, 2023 in Indonesia.