Timnas U23 Indonesia saat tengah bertanding melawan Malaysia dalam matchay pertama babak penyisihan Grup B Piala AFF U23 2023 di Stadion Rayong Provincial pada Jumat (18/8/2023).(Dok. PSSI)
By: Toni Ervianto*)
Jakarta, INDONEWS.ID - Indonesia had defeated by Malaysia at AFF 23 tournament 1-2 with the brace of trouble by Bali United`s defender, Kadek Arel Priyatna.
Because defeated by Malaysia, the chances of Indonesia U23 does not big except Indonesia can defeat Timor Leste at the last group game today and Malaysia has been slipping at their last game against Timor-Leste on the next Tuesday or other rivals at different groups have minimum results.
Shin Tae Yong, Indonesia`s head coach had been tried to choose player but defiance action from another football club coach and owners did not release the players who were choosed by Shin Tae Yong.
Many of under 23 years old Indonesia football players who are playing in Thailand are under best achievement because their performance at the clubs such as Ernando Ari goal keeper from Persebaya, Amiruddin Bagas wing back from Barito Putra and Kadek Arel who were under their best performance during against Malaysia.
Considering Indonesia`s national team under Shin Tae Yong must create worrieness amongs national team fans. Because of that, club owner and coach are not reject if their players will get national team selection letter. However, the national team achievement is final goal which must be supported by Indonesia`s football eco system. Hopefully. (Toni Ervianto, Football Observer)