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Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
Coach Indonesia U19 team Shin tae yong no problem with Bulgaria’s 0-3 defeat in the opening match of the 2020 Friendly Tournament in Croatia on Saturday (5/9).
Taking place at the NK Polet Igraliste stadium, Sveti Martin na Mauri, Indonesia was able to hold Bulgaria to a goalless draw in the first half.
However, Witan Sulaeman and his friends lost focus in the final 15 minutes of the second half. Bulgaria was able to create three goals through Martin Petkov in the 77th and 83rd minute and Stanislav Shopov in the 82nd minute.
After the coaches’ match of the U19 team, Shin Tae-yong did not blame the final score. In fact, he praised the hard work of the team he led in the match.
“The results of the match, as I said before, we have no problem even if we have to lose,” Shin Tae Yong was quoted as saying by the official PSSI website.
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“What is clear is that the team is still in the works because the training material is very intense and the players have shown their work in this match,” he said.
Elsewhere, host Croatia beat Saudi Arabia 4-3. Previously, Croatia was also able to conquer Bulgaria.
After fighting Bulgaria, Indonesia will face host Croatia on Tuesday (8/9). Three days later, Garuda Muda will face Saudi Arabia.
In addition to participating in the tournament, Indonesia Under-19s will also play Qatar, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Dinamo Zagreb. CT in Croatia is scheduled until the end of September.
(Jun)
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