Shin Tae-yong Promises Militant Game During Indonesia vs Australia National Team

JAKARTA – Shin Tae-yong promises a militant game at the moment Indonesia vs Australia National Team in the second match 2026 World Cup Qualification Third Round Asian zone at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Tuesday (10/9/2024) evening WIB.

With young players, the Indonesian National Team is ready to give Australia a surprise just like when they held Saudi Arabia to a 1-1 draw last week. With high fighting spirit and tirelessness, the Garuda Squad is ready to win three points in the match later.

Shin Tae-yong said the Indonesian National Team is behind Australia in terms of level and experience. However, the Garuda Squad has the advantage of extraordinary young players’ spirit and also has the status of host because it gets support from supporters.

“Indeed, the average age of the Indonesian National Team players is now around 23 years old. In my opinion, carrying out regeneration is very good for the Indonesian National Team. Their fighting spirit is also different,” said Shin Tae-yong.

“Australia’s average age is around 27. Maybe we have a difference in experience, but we still have more energy than these young players,” he added.

The South Korean coach said that the Indonesian National Team was intentionally filled with young players. Because, he wants to regenerate players for the good of the Red-White Squad.

“For us, the situation is such that we have to develop (regenerate). That is an effort to become a better team than before,” he said.

Currently, the Garuda Squad – the nickname of the Indonesian National Team is in fourth place in the standings with one point. Meanwhile, Australia is in fifth place with zero points.

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