Indonesia’s U-23 national soccer team has not confirmed its participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics. 안전놀이터
Indonesia lost 1-2 against Iraq in the 2024 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-23 Asian Cup third place match held at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar, at 0:30 a.m. on May 3 (Korea Standard Time).
Indonesia came out with a 3-4-3 formation. Rafael Strauk was in front. Marcelino Ferdinand and Witan Sulaman supported them. With Pratama Arhan and Sroyer starting left and right wingbacks, Natan Joaon and Ivar Jenner formed the midfield. Justin Herbner, Rio Farmi and Muhammad Ferrari worked as central defenders. Hernando Ari kept the goal.
Indonesia pushed Iraq hard from the beginning. In the 18th minute of the first half, Sulaman scored a left-footed cross near the right side of the Iraqi penalty box. Jenner connected the ball that flowed out of the penalty box with a non-stop shot to cut the net.
Iraq, which had been crouching, launched a counterattack. In the 27th minute of the first half, goalkeeper Ari cleared Mohammed’s cross. However, the ball did not go far. Tahshin tied the game by connecting the ball that Rihad dropped with his head with a header.
Indonesia sought to turn the tables as it increased its possession. However, Iraq’s goal was not opened. A series of shots by Herbner, Ferdinand, and Sulayemann all turned away from the goal.
After blocking Indonesia’s attack, Iraq aimed for a quick counterattack. Iraq also failed to open the Indonesian goal.
The game was decided in extra time.
In the 6th minute of extra time, Jasim caught the ball that crossed into the Indonesian camp. Jasim attempted a powerful shot from inside the penalty box and shook the net.
Indonesia has launched a general offensive. Iraq has started to hold out by increasing the number of defenses.
The winner was Iraq. Indonesia sought to tie the match by banking on Arihan’s long throw in, but Iraq’s goal was not opened.
Indonesia’s bid to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics has not ended in failure. Indonesia will hold an intercontinental playoff against Guinea, which is fourth in the African qualifying round, in Clairfontaine, France on Wednesday. This event is a single event.
The winner will secure a berth in the 2024 Paris Olympics.