Japan's Shin Tae-yong's Magic surprises 'rebellion from the lower ranks'
Australia shed tears at Shin Tae-yong’s magic. Japan could not hide its surprise.
The Indonesian U-23 national team, led by coach Shin Tae-yong, recorded 2 wins and 1 loss (6 points) in Group A of the 2024 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-23 Asian Cup and Asian final qualifying round for the Paris Olympics. Finished second in group and advanced to quarterfinals. Indonesia, which succeeded in advancing to the U-23 Asian Cup finals for the first time this year, passed the group stage under coach Shin and experienced the quarterfinals for the first time in history. Indonesia will clash with the winner of Group B in the quarterfinals.
It didn't start well. Indonesia lost 0-2 to the ‘home team’ Qatar in the first match of the group stage. The aftertaste was not good. Indonesia had two players sent off in the game that day. Midfielder Ivar Zener received a warning, and striker Ramadan Samanta received a red card. Coach Shin criticized the match, saying, "If you think about it, there were too many (unclear) referee decisions. This is not a soccer game, but a comedy show." There was a miracle. Indonesia achieved a successful turnaround by holding on to Australia (1 to 0) and Jordan (4 to 1). It is a feat that exceeded expectations. Australia boasts strong physical strength and was selected as a strong candidate to win this tournament. Since Jordan is held in the Middle East, it was virtually a 'home team' atmosphere. However, one after another bowed their heads to ‘Shin Tae-yong Magic’.
Football Zone, a Japanese soccer media outlet, said, 'Australia was decided to be eliminated from the group stage early on. Local Australian media reported that they were lamenting. This media outlet, the Australian media Brisbane Times, said, 'Australia will not be able to participate in the Paris Olympics due to being kicked out of the U-23 Asian Cup. He said, “I haven’t scored a single goal in three games.”
The Japanese media appears very surprised by Indonesia's propaganda. Another soccer media, Football Zone, said, 'Indonesia beat Australia and Jordan. The lower ranked team advanced to the quarterfinals. He said, “The first place in Group B will face off in the quarterfinals.” Nikkan Sports was also surprised, saying, ‘Indonesia, who participated in the competition for the first time, advanced to the quarterfinals.’
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