Indonesia has the potential to defeat Singapore in the AFF 2020 semi-final match and stepped into the final to finish thirst in the title.
Being the AFF champion is hope. For players, coaches, fans, administrators, or anyone who longs for the Indonesian national team’s glory.
Before approaching the title, Shin Tae Yong’s team had to win the duel against Singapore in the semifinals.
The Lions prove the ability to compete in the AFF Cup this time. Singapore returned to escape the group phase after the last time penetrated the semifinals, and then won, in 2012.
Dahaga Holds felt by Singapore who collected four titles between Southeast Asian championships.
Rise up with the ability of the best players, Singapore presents a team organization and soccer style that makes it difficult for Indonesia.
Singapore is geographically small, has a talent that cannot be underestimated. Although not a major country in football history, Singapore has repeatedly blocked Indonesia in the competition between the two countries in the regional arena.
Especially in the AFF Cup only, Singapore superior head to head over Indonesia.
Under the direction of coach Tatsuma Yoshida, Singapore again haunted and was ready to be a nightmare from the passion of the Indonesian spirit carried by Shin.
Singapore has a different quality compared to three teams defeated by Ricky Kambuaya and his friends. Singapore preparation is more common as Indonesia undergoes training camp first abroad before the match.
The results are seen with the success of being runner-up, while defeating the Philippines in competition as a Thai companion that cannot be denied is still a king of Southeast Asian soccer.
Singapore with Yoshida like answering Shin’s challenge in the first leg. Hariss Harun and his friends reacted to stop Indonesia game which was quite good in the first round.
Singapore was then able to threaten Nadeo Argawinata’s goal and avoid defeat so that the second leg is likely to re-present a tempested match.
No player really stands out with the ability to dribble like Lionel Messi, but Singapore has players who are able to play compact and understand how to play. A powerful force witnessed if a team has understood the wilderness.
Indonesia failed to maintain the advantage in the first round in a match that took place December 22. Nevertheless, the chance is still open.
Shin which presents the rejuvenation of the team again will be challenged to display ‘miracles’ in the second leg.
The South Korean coach might take the wisdom of the decisions carried out in the first leg.
With the quality of the World Cup Caliber coach, Shin, it seems that the problem of formation or the composition of the player has finished. When this article is typed and read before the match, it can be a moderate Shin or has given special instructions to the selected players.
Familiar with shocking changes in the list of players’ composition, the possibility of Shin no longer fiddles with 11 major players.
Nadeo who has played three times will get a prime place. While the player with the ‘back’ status will be back inhabited by five people.
The placement of three central defenders and two defenders on the wing side made Indonesia play three defenders when attacking and five defenders in defense.
Alfeandra Dewasta, Rizky Ridho, and Fachruddin Wahyudi Aryanto deserved to re-carry out the task as a starter. While Asnawi Mangkualam and Pratama Arhan seemed irreplaceable.
Three to four midfielders to master the midfield also became a reasonable option to reduce the pressing of Singapore.
In addition to Dewangka who used to advance to a defensive midfielder, Rachmat Irianto and Ricky Kambuaya will increase the density of Indonesian midfield that can be troubled by Singapore.
Witan Sulaeman and Irfan Jaya have the advantages of contributions and playing styles that match Shin’s will. But crowded Rumakiek and Egy Maulana Vikri were inevitably become a spice of fresheners in Shin’s surprises.
Regarding the poor forward for the goal, the decision to put EGY as a starter was not an impossible choice for Shin.
Speed and cooperation that was proven to be in the Witan goal in the first leg showed that Indonesia had to play with high standards when playing the style to achieve neat results.
The foot toe game that is smooth and the use of speed will make Singapore trouble.
He estimated after undergoing five matches, Indonesia had the ability to perform well.
What is certain is not only Shin and Indonesian players who learn from the first leg, Yoshida and the Singapore squad have also reviewed the strengths and weaknesses of the Garuda team so that anticipation needs to be done.
High intensity duels are predicted to be present in Indonesia vs Singapore second leg. Both teams have a chance of 50-50, Indonesia has demonstrated the ability to play neatly on half the first leg that could be repeated in throughout the game on Christmas.
