I'm Happy, but Also Sad

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – The South Korea (South Korea) U23 national team failed to appear at the Olympics for the 10th time in a row after losing to Indonesia in the quarter-finals of the 2024 U23 Asian Cup at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, Qatar, Thursday (25/4/2024) time local, or Friday (26/4/2024) WIB.

The Indonesian national team coach, Shin Tae-yong, who made South Korea cry, said he was very happy and sad about this result.

“I am very happy and happy, but on the other hand, this is very sad and difficult. The winner must be determined, and now I am responsible for the Indonesian team. I have to do my best for Indonesia,” said Shin Tae-yong, quoted by South Korean media Nate Sports.

Nate Sports wrote, Shin is a coach who knows South Korean football better than anyone. Shin played for Seongnam Ilhwa (now Seongnam FC) in the K League professional football, as well as leading the U-20 national team, U-23 national team, and A national team.

The Korean national team previously reached the quarter-finals at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, and was eliminated in the group stage at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, but managed to beat Germany in the final match.

South Korea lost to Indonesia on penalties 11-10 (2-2). Indonesia will face the winner of the quarter-final match between Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia in the semifinals.