Indonesia Vs Philippines 0-1, Alhadad: Weak Final Settlement Because Front Line Is In A Hurry

Marselino Ferdinand was less calm in completing the opportunity (photo: kanang/voi)

Solo - The Indonesian National Team failed to qualify for the semifinals after losing 0-1 to the Philippines at Manahan Stadium, Solo, Saturday 21 December. Muhammad Zein Alhadad, a former national team striker in the 80s and Copa Dji Sam Soe's best coach in 2008, assessed that there were several causes of the defeat.

According to Alhadad, this defeat was caused by a lack of calm in the front lines. Indonesian players are too hasty in completing opportunities, so they often miss. "We still have difficulty scoring goals because of the lack of calm in the front lines. Our players must learn to manage emotions and stay focused on the field," said Alhadad.

In addition, Alhadad also highlighted the emotional influence of Indonesian players. They are easily emotional and provoked by opponents, causing fatal mistakes. Even the captain of the Muhammad Ferrari team was hit by a red card. "Our players must learn to control emotions and not be provoked by opponents. The Philippines takes advantage of this weakness well," he added.

Opponent pressure is also a determining factor in defeat. The Philippines managed to press intensively, hampering the movement of Indonesian players. "We must learn to face the opponent's pressure better. Our players must be more mature in dealing with situations like this," said Alhadad.

Muhammad Ferrari's red card is also considered a factor determining the defeat. "The red card weakens the team and provides benefits for the Philippines. We must be wiser in dealing with situations like this," added Alhadad.

Alhadad hopes that this defeat will be a lesson for Indonesian players. "We must learn from this defeat. Our young players must be more mature in dealing with pressure and taking advantage of opportunities well. We need to improve our mentality and technique to improve the quality of the game," said Alhadad.