We are not tense and the players are ready to fight

Marselino Ferdinand confirmed the situation that occurred in the squad Indonesian National team ahead of facing Iraq in the second round of Group F qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the Asian zone at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Thursday (6/6/2024). He said that Shin Tae-yong’s team did not feel tense and the players were ready to fight.

In the second round of qualifying for Group F, there are only two matches remaining, namely against Iraq and the Philippines (11/6/2024). The two important matches will take place at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK).

If they succeed in scoring one win, the Indonesian National Team will certainly qualify by collecting 10 points. This gain will not be overtaken by Vietnam or the Philippines.

Ahead of these two important matches, Marselino said his team was in good mental condition. The KMSK Deinze player emphasized that the players are not just aiming for one win.

“We emphasize again that we in the National Team are not tense, we are ready to fight anyone, we don’t see that we only need to win once, we have to win all the remaining matches. In a situation like this, I emphasize that the condition of the players is ready to face the next match,” said Marselino .

In line with Marselino, the Indonesian national team coach, Shin Tae-yong, is also optimistic ahead of the match. The coach from South Korea is confident that the Garuda Squad will be able to take advantage of the home game advantage.

“Indeed, Iraq is the best team in our group, their squad is very good, not an easy opponent for us, but this is a home match. So I will maximize everything so that in the next match we can get good results,” said Shin.

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