Thousands Of Supporters Of The Indonesian National Team Will Be Crowded With Kuala Lumpur Stadium

Indonesian national team supporters. (Photo via Antara/Bayu Kuncahyo)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team will face Brunei Darussalam in the 2022 AFF Cup, Monday, December 26. The two teams will be riding at the Kuala Lumpur Stadium, Malaysia.

Despite appearing at the opponent's home, the Indonesian national team will get support from supporters. Indonesians in Malaysia are confirmed to be present to support Rachmat Irianto and his friends.

"Tomorrow when we are off. The information we collect from our friends is that thousands of supporters will attend. From Batam will also come," said one of the representatives of Ultras Garuda in Malaysia, as quoted from Antara, Sunday, December 25.

The supporter from Ponorogo, East Java, admitted that he had made special preparations to support the Indonesian national team. In fact, he has also coordinated with Ultras Malaya based around the stadium.

"Kami kulonuwon dulu. Agar semuanya aman dan lancar. Kami juga sudah membuat skema lokasi kedatangan maupun untuk kepulangan suporter. Agar semuanya mudah," kata pria yang sudah 11 tahun di Negeri Jiran itu.

Romli said the same thing, a supporter from Jember, East Java. He is also determined to give full support to Shin Tae-yong's foster children. Moreover, the opportunity to win is very open.

"We hope that the national team can be 4-0 or even 7-0," he said with a smile.

Meanwhile, the Indonesian national team coach Shin Tae-yong really appreciates the plan for the arrival of supporters. Moreover, many Indonesian citizens live and work in Malaysia.

"Thank you for coming. It's time for the players to give their best even though we have a game away," he said during a media conference ahead of the AFF Cup match.

Indonesia came to Brunei Darussalam with a 2-1 victory over Cambodia in the first match. Victory is demanded to be achieved in order to launch to get a ticket to the next round.