Big match 'Shin Tae-yong vs. Srnar' as big as the match between Korea and Palestine... Indonesia tries to win for the first time in the 3rd World Cup qualifying round
Big match 'Shin Tae-yong vs. Srnar' as big as the match between Korea and Palestine... Indonesia tries to win for the first time in the 3rd World Cup qualifying round
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Saudi Arabia has one win, three draws and one loss (6 points) in five matches in the third qualifying round.
Indonesia had a 1-1 draw in an away match with Saudi Arabia on Sept. 6. Indonesia expects to win in this showdown at home.
Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong's burden has increased.
Coach Shin Tae-yong is under intense criticism as he lost 0-4 at a home game against Japan on Tuesday. Some even argue that coach Shin Tae-yong should be replaced.
Coach Shin Tae-yong did not turn a blind eye to public opinion.
According to CNN Indonesia, head coach Shin Tae-yong said at a press conference ahead of the match against Saudi Arabia, "If we don't get a good result, we can be criticized by fans," adding, "Criticism is an evaluation data for me and a driving force to identify and improve our team's problems."
Head coach Shin Tae-yong said, "It's not that I don't feel pressure. I definitely feel pressure. I am not Indonesian. However, I am doing my best every moment as the head coach of the Indonesian national team. The same is true this time. I hope fans will trust and continue to support the Indonesian national team."
Although Indonesia has brought one point away from Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia is not an easy opponent.
Saudi Arabia is an Asian powerhouse that has advanced to the World Cup finals for six times. Its best record was advancing to the round of 16 teams, which it recorded at the 1994 U.S. World Cup. In the first group match of the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar, it surprised the global soccer community by coming from behind to win against Argentina 2-1.
Saudi Arabia has also made major changes.
The Saudis replaced Roberto Mancini, an Italian master who had just one win in the third qualifying round. He then re-elected Erbernard, who led the team at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. 안전놀이터
Renard returned to Saudi Arabia in an away match in Australia in the fifth round of the third round qualifying round on Sunday. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.
Coach Renard expressed confidence ahead of the match against Indonesia.
"We played well in Australia away," coach Renard said. "What's clear is that Saudi Arabia is getting better."
"We have to be wary of set-pieces from Indonesia. Indonesia has the ability to score from set-pieces. We have completed analysis of Indonesia. I believe in our players. The important thing is to maintain concentration in every game."
Will Indonesia be able to secure its first win in the third round of the World Cup qualifying round after Renard returns? The showdown between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia is as big a match as the sixth round of the third round of the World Cup qualifying round between Korea and Palestine that takes place on the same day.