Identifying the Indonesian Team at ASEAN Cup 2024

However, the Indonesian team 2 cannot be underestimated because, like the Vietnamese team in the opening match against an underdog, they did not use all their strength. In the first half, Indonesia played normally, accepting being forced to play on the field, allowing the home team to freely attack the goal and luckily had the crossbar and vertical posts to support them to escape defeat.

Things quickly changed in the second half when Mr. Shin Tae Yong sent in trump cards such as defender Asnawi (who scored the only goal later from a throw-in by Arhan), and naturalized striker Struick... to turn the game around.

Indonesia controlled the ball more, created more dangerous situations and the main thing was to preserve the fragile score with 3 maximum points, creating an important foundation for the confrontation with the biggest opponent, the Vietnam Team, in the 3rd round on December 15.

In the second round (12/12), the Indonesian team will meet the Lao team at home and it will not be difficult for them to get 3 more points. Watching this match closely to know what new moves Mr. Shin Tae Yong has is the task of his assistants.Vietnam teamBut from now on, the break between the two matches is an opportunity for coach Kim Sang-sik and his team to grasp and find solutions to successfully block all of their opponents' moves and attacks.

First of all, the strong and dangerous throw-in, taking advantage of the second ball and messing around to score a goal as they have done more than once before against the Vietnamese team and many other opponents. The goalkeeper's role is number 1 important, if they know how to neutralize this throw by actively clearing the ball away from the beginning or not being disoriented if they cannot touch and clear the ball. The defenders must also accurately predict the landing point of the ball, from the first ball to the second ball, proactively approaching the opponent, not leaving space for the opponent to shoot straight as before. It is best to review the safe ball situations that the big teams in the continent did against Indonesia in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Round 3 to draw necessary and effective lessons.

Another important task is to neutralize striker Marcelino, who scored 2 goals in the recent victory of the Indonesian team against Barain and is currently the number 1 striker in Southeast Asia. Not to mention, we cannot underestimate the naturalized striker Struick because he is a striker who can make things happen in unexpected situations. The Vietnamese team's defense, including midfielder Ngoc Tan, must not take their eyes off the movements of the above strikers if they do not want their team to pay the price.

Currently, there are people who rate the Indonesian team very highly, but there is also an opposite tendency, rating the Indonesian team at the ASEAN CUP this time as normal. Both ways of thinking are necessary, not to be subjective and underestimate the opponent, but also not to underestimate the opponent before actually entering the battle. Reality on the field will prove that whoever is proactive, correctly assesses the opponent, arouses the strength and determination of each individual and the whole team... will create a good game and favorable results.

Having a rest in the second round, being able to carefully watch the opponent through 2 rounds, and playing at home is a big advantage for the Vietnam team. If everything goes well in the first half, coach Kim Sang-sik and his team can find a way to bring the match to an advantageous point in the second half. If things are still difficult in the first half, the home team will likely have to endure a lot of pressure, many difficulties and will be easily counterattacked, not having enough time and strength to do it again and make up for it.

Obviously, the Indonesian team coming to Vietnam this time is not an overwhelming opponent for the Vietnamese team, especially after coach Kim Sang-sik and his team are really coming back after a long period of calm. As long as they play to their full potential, with the right tactics, and promote the role of veterans and new players, everything will go well. It will be much more difficult than the opening match against the Lao team, but this is certainly not the toughest match in the tournament.ASEAN Cup 2024 this time

Correctly identifying the opponent will help us be confident and move smoothly, while the opponent, whether he wants it or not, is still the time to divide his forces and hope, not the best squad, the highest determination. This match, if favorable, will gradually help the Vietnam team regain what it has, what it has lost and return to its long-standing position in regional football. And this is the best opportunity for Quang Hai and his teammates to play a match of their lives, sublimating and with the highest efficiency possible.