Indonesian U-23 National Team Defeated by Qatar, Shin Tae-yong: This is a Comedy Show

Doha, Beritasatu.com – The Indonesian U-23 national team had to admit defeat 0-2 to hosts Qatar in the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup group A match at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Monday (15/4/2024).

Having been able to keep up with Qatar's game, Garuda Muda had to swallow the bitter pill after two players received red cards from referee Nasrullo Kabirov.

Coach Shin Tae-yong, who also received a yellow card, was angry with the leadership of the referee from Tajikistan.

“Congratulations to Qatar. The players tried to show their best game, especially since we were outnumbered and didn't give up easily, but there were a lot of refereeing decisions throughout the match, if you look at it, it's not a football match, it's a comedy show and it's very excessive. said Shin Tae-yong after the match.

“I can't say anything about the player who got the red card, I'm at a loss for words. Football shouldn't be played like this. Our first red card, no contact at all. Why don't they use VAR in situations like this?” added the coach from South Korea.

Shin Tae-yong said, if something like this happened in Indonesia, the referee would become the butt of jokes.

“Fans watched this match on television. If you use a referee like this, in Indonesia, it will be considered that you want to make a joke. “The coach also has eyes, watching from the bench throughout the match,” he explained.

Before the match, the Garuda Muda squad also experienced losses. One day before the match during the session familiarization at the stadium, the players only need a seven-minute journey from the hotel to the stadium via bus. However, it took 25 minutes to get to the stadium.

Furthermore, Rizky Ridho and his friends will still play two more matches in Group A. On Thursday (18/4/2024) against Australia at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium and Sunday (21/4/2024) against Jordan at the same stadium as match versus Australia.