Indonesia U-19 national team will continue gait in AFF Cup U-19 2018 by serving the Philippines. Group A advanced action that will be held at the Stadium Gelora Delta, Sidoarjo, Thursday night (5/7/2018).
Indonesia has a good capital to fight in this pertadingan. Previously, Garuda Nusantara Jaya squad pocketed two wins, 1-0 each over Laos and 4-0 over Singapore.
To get around the busy schedule, coach Indonesia U-19, Indra Sjafri plans to do some more rotation. Understandably, there is only a single day's pause between games in this tournament.
"We prepared the composition of players against the Philippines, and there is another rotation that we do. We have also improved various shortcomings, some positive things must be improved, "said Indra.
Confidence abounded the players of Indonesia at this time. The Philippines is arguably an opponent with ordinary strength in competition in Group A.
Previously, the Philippines fell 0-5 from Vietnam in the same stadium, Tuesday (3/7/2018). In addition, Indonesia even had a 9-0 win over the Philippines in the same event in last year's edition.
Incidentally, the current Indonesian squad has not changed much compared to last year. Similarly, the Philippines still rely on old players.
Victory in this fight, will further facilitate the Indonesian national team step U-19 to qualify for the semifinals. However, they still have to wait for the results achieved by two other competitors, Vietnam and Thailand who also competed on the same day.
Philippine coach, Hirata Reiji also promised to provide strong resistance to the U-19 national team Indonesia. Some weaknesses that appear when slaughtered Vietnam 0-5 was addressed, in order to appear more solid when facing the host.
After losing to Vietnam, the Philippines did need a win to keep the chance to qualify for the semi-finals. "We took a lesson from that defeat, I am sure we will play better in the match against Indonesia," explained Hirata.
Hirata stated, his team was able to forget the defeat of Vietnam in the previous game. They are very ready to look at the game counter Indonesia.
Although he admitted, this game will be very difficult for his team, but they do not want to give up. "Indonesia is a strong team in this group and in the game we will face pressure from inside the pitch and from the stands," he said.
Philippines itself is still pocketing three points result of a 2-1 win over Singapore in the first game. In the second match, they are 0-5 tomorrow from Vietnam.
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