
AFF Cup: Life and Death Match between Indonesia and the Philippines
PELITA DAILY —- The final game of the Indonesian national team against the Philippine national team will take place in Manila City January 2, 2023.
Indonesia will win the last match if they want to advance to the next round. Moreover, the Philippines currently has talented young players so they can threaten Indonesia in the next match.
Currently the Philippines also has hopes of defeating Indonesia for the demands of its fans. The Philippines will now become a stumbling block for Indonesia.
In the previous game against the Thai national team, Indonesia failed to take advantage of picking up three points after drawing 1-1 against Thailand in the continuation of the Group A phase of the 2022 AFF Cup at the Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Thursday (29/12/2022).
Although one extra point puts the position in jeopardy. Indonesia though played a draw against Thailand. In that match, Indonesia took the lead through Marc Klok via a penalty kick.
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The penalty goal started with Asnawi Mangkualam’s shot which hit the Thai defender’s hand. the referee Mohammed Al Hoaish gave a yellow card while awarding a penalty to the Garuda Squad.
Marc Klok became a penalty shooter managed to score a goal in the 50th minute and Indonesia took the lead first. the executioner successfully executed the penalty perfectly.
His right foot kick managed to outwit goalkeeper Kittipong Phodthawchuek. Thailand played with 10 players after Sanrawat Dechmitr was sent off by the referee after violating Saddil Ramdani in the 61st minute.
Indonesia’s goal conceded in the 79th minute through a goal by Sarach Yooyen. In the remaining time of the game, Indonesia and Thailand both failed to add goals.
Score 1-1 draw has not changed. Indonesia’s position in Group A has not changed. The Garuda squad remains in second place with a value of seven points, while Thailand remains in first place in the standings. ●Red/Pian