The Indonesian National Team Failed To Arrest Thailand, Shin Tae-yong Ogah Made Witan Sulaeman A Black Kambing

Indonesian national team coach, Shin Tae-yong. (Doc. PSSI)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team failed to complete the mission against Thailand in the 2022 AFF Cup, Thursday, December 29. The Garuda squad only drew 1-1 against the Southeast Asian giant at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium.

Having won 1-0 through a Marc Klok penalty in the 50th minute, Indonesia conceded in the 79th minute due to Sarach Yooyen's goal. Unfortunately, the goal occurred when the opposing team played with 10 people.

Thailand had to lose Sanrawat Dechmitr in the 62nd minute for violating Saddil Ramdani.

Indonesia is actually more worthy to win. The Red and White Force has many chances to score goals.

This was also acknowledged by the coach, Shin Tae-yong. "We should have scored as soon as we got a chance. If so, we should have won over a draw," Shin said, as quoted by Antara.

One of the golden opportunities that ended up being wasted happened in the 39th minute. At that time, Witan Sulaeman who managed to snatch the ball from the goalkeeper outside the penalty box.

However, the player who took part in Europe did not manage to direct the ball into the empty goal.

However, Shin did not want to make individual players, including Witan, a scapegoat. According to him, Witan's moment was considered a disadvantage.

"Witan itu salah satu pemain dengan 'finishing' terbaik di tim ini. Akan tetapi, untuk selanjutnya, tidak ada alasan. Wajib mencetak gol," kata Shin.

This result makes Thailand firmly at the top of the standings with seven points. They were followed by Indonesia in second place with the same points.

Furthermore, Egy and his friends will have their final group match against the hosts of the Philippines on January 2, while Thailand welcomes Cambodia at the Thammasat Stadium on the same day.