The moment Nathan Tjoe-A-On thwarts a goal from a Guinean U-23 player, Netizen: His reflexes are really good

Netizens were amazed by Nathan Tjoe-A-On’s performance in the match U-23 Indonesian National Team versus Guinea U-23 in the play-off round at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The reason is, Nathan made a brilliant save in that match.

As is known, the Indonesian U-23 national team suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat to Guinea U-23 at the Stade Pierre Pibarot, Clairefontaine, France, Thursday (9/5/2024) evening WIB. One goal that was scored against Ernando Ari was scored by Ilaix Moriba via the penalty spot in the 29th minute.

There was a moment that caught Nathan’s attention in this match. The SC Heerenveen player performed a heroic action by thwarting Guinea U-23’s golden opportunity precisely in the 60th minute. He managed to block Aguibou Camara’s shot which was left behind by goalkeeper Ernando Ari.

Swiftly, Nathan and Alfeandra Dewangga immediately closed the Indonesian U-23 National Team’s goal and fortunately Camara’s kick hit Nathan’s leg. This moment made netizens amazed by the actions of the 22 year old player.

“Deserves a thumbs up, Nathan’s reflexes are really good,” tweeted the X account @ola***

“It turns out that Nathan is indeed one of the backbone of the goal,” tweeted the account @cewekkp***

“This time I’m a goalkeeper with Dewangga so he has friends,” tweeted the account @natshl***

This isn’t the first time Nathan has made a save like this. His action this time was reminiscent of his attempt to thwart the chances of the Iraqi players in the match for third place in the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup last week.

Despite his heroic actions, the defeat against Guinea U-23 was a bitter defeat for the Indonesian U-23 National Team. Because this result also means that the Garuda Muda Squad failed to get the final ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Even though they lost, the players and coaching staff of the U-23 Indonesian National Team really deserve to be given sky-high appreciation. The achievements of the team made by Shin Tae-yong have greatly exceeded the target. Where, the target given is that the Garuda Muda Squad is able to reach the quarter-finals of the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup.

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