2024-01-27 11:15:19
Coach Shin Tae-yong reveals his aspirations ahead of the match once morest Australia. Yonhap News Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong, who dramatically advanced to the round of 16, expressed his strong determination ahead of the match once morest Australia.
In the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup, 24 countries participated and were divided into 6 groups of 4 teams each. The 1st and 2nd place teams from the group advanced to the round of 16, and the remaining 4 spots were taken by the top 4 teams from the 3rd place.
Indonesia, in Group D with Iraq, Japan, and Vietnam, ranked third in the group with 3 points (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss). However, following all matches in six groups were completed, a ticket to the round of 16 was secured, which was given to the top four teams among the three groups. This is the first time in history that the team has advanced to the round of 16 of the Asian Cup.
Indonesia will clash with Australia, first place in Group B, in the round of 16 on the 28th. Australia, ranked 25th in the FIFA rankings, is a whopping 121 places higher than Indonesia, which is ranked 146th.
Coach Shin, who is regarding to face Australia, said, “I don’t think tomorrow’s game will be easy for us,” and added, “Australia is a good team, and their physical condition and strength are the best in Asia.” However, he pledged, “It will be a difficult game, but I will not give up and will do my best with youthful spirit.”
If Indonesia defeats Australia and advances to the quarterfinals, it will face the winner of the Korea-Saudi Arabia match. Coach Shin is secretly looking forward to the match once morest his home country, Korea.
Coach Shin said, “The odds of us beating Australia are low, but I think Korea will advance to the quarterfinals,” adding, “It’s definitely a motivation for us. The ball is round, so if we play a great game ( once morest Korea) in the quarterfinals, it’ll be great.” “I hope so,” he said.
Director Shin Tae-yong has a bright expression. Yonhap News According to the current squad depth, rotation appears to be difficult. Coach Shin said, “26 players came, but I think there are only regarding 16 players who can actually play,” but added, “The ball is round, so we will not give up. I ordered the players to show that they do their best until the end.” .
Regarding the plan to attack Australia, he said, “I don’t think I can reveal the tactics,” and added, “We are doing a lot of analysis on what kind of game Australia is playing.” He added, “I know it well because I experienced it firsthand.”
Coach Shin has experience playing in the Australian A-League as a player. He played for Queensland Roar FC in 2005. He said, “As a founding member of the Australian A-League, I have had a lot of experience with Australian soccer,” but added, “It has become much more detailed and sophisticated than when I first experienced Australian soccer.”
Regarding Australia, he said, “They are a physically good and solid team, so their weaknesses are not easily visible.” However, he said, “It is our job to work hard and find loopholes, and we are continuing to research.”
Recently, there has been controversy over Australia’s membership in the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF). Australia is overwhelmingly stronger than other member countries in terms of FIFA rankings and objective power, so there are concerns that a rift may occur.
In response, Coach Shin said, “It’s my personal opinion, but Australia should not be in the AFF. Australia is a team that is one level above Southeast Asia.” He added, “Australia must compete with Korea, Japan and Iran in the AFC and move forward to develop Asian soccer.”
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