Playing with 9 players, Indonesia lost 0-2 to Qatar

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Indonesia lost 0-2 to Qatar in the U-23 Asian Cup group A match at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar, Monday (15/4/2024). Indonesia had to end the match with nine players. With this defeat, Indonesia became the bottom of the standings in Group A.

The hosts, who won 2-0 in the Qatar vs Indonesia match, control the top of group A with 3 points. The second and third positions were occupied by Australia and Jordan, who both gained 1 point.

Indonesia also had to play with nine players after Ivar Jenner and Ramadhan Sananta received red cards.

The referee issued a red card after Ivar Jenner was deemed to have committed a violation against a Qatari player.

A few minutes later, in the 54th minute to be precise, the Indonesian goal conceded for the second time after Ahmed Al-Rawi scored a goal with a free kick.

Ramadhan Sananta even received a straight red card in that match. Previously, the referee withdrew a yellow card, but after seeing VAR, the referee immediately issued a red card in injury time.

Coach Shin Tae-yong also received a yellow card in the match.

Previously, the hosts' first goal in the Qatar vs Indonesia match was scored by Khalid Ali Sabah in the 45+1 minute. The goal in the first match for the two teams in Group A of the U-23 Asian Cup was scored by Sabah via a penalty kick.

The referee awarded a penalty after deeming defender Rizky Ridho to have committed a foul on Qatari player Mahdi Salem. Initially, the referee gave Indonesia a free kick after Rizky Ridho and the Qatari players fell.

However, the referee checked the VAR and stated that Rizky Ridho had committed a violation at that moment. This decision was protested by Indonesian players. However, the referee stood by his decision. Pointing to the white dot. Sabah coolly beat goalkeeper Ernando.

Even though they continued to be pressured by their opponents, the Indonesian National Team threatened Qatar's goal, such as in the throw-in moment made by Pratama Arhan. This left back's throw always makes the Qatari players alert.

Indonesia got a golden moment when Rafael Struick's shot flew straight into the left side of the Qatar goal. Unfortunately, the ball only hit the goal post.

Indonesian U-23 National Team coach Shin Tae-yong fielded five defenders in the initial 5-3-2 formation for the inaugural U-23 Asian Cup match against Qatar at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar, Monday (15/4/2024) at 22.30 WIB.

In the goalkeeper position, Ernando Ari has again been trusted to guard the goal for the Garuda Muda team.

In front of Ernando, coach Shin Tae-yong fielded three central defenders, namely Muhammad Ferrari, captain Rizky Ridho, and Komang Teguh Trisnanda. However, Komang can also be pushed forward a little to fill the defensive midfielder position.

The wing-back position belongs to Ilham Rio Fahmi on the right side and throw-in specialist Pratama Arhan on the left side.

The midfield trio consists of Ivar Jenner, Marselino Ferdinan and Arkhan Fikri. The responsibility for scoring goals on the front lines was handed over to Witan Sulaeman and Rafael Struick.

List of Qatar vs Indonesia line-ups:
Qatar: Yousef Abdullah, Saifeldeen Hassan Fadlalla, Mohamed Emad Aiash, Alhashmi Mohialdin, Moustafa Tarek Mashal, Naif Alhadhrami, Khaled Ali Binsabaa, Abdulla Al Yazidi, Mahdi Salem Almejaba, Jasem Gaber Absulsallam, Ahmed Alrawi
Ilidio coach Fernando Vale

Indonesia: Ernando Ari, Ilham Rio Fahmi, Muhammad Ferarri, Komang Teguh Trisnanda, Rizky Ridho, Pratama Arhan, Ivar Jenner, Marselino Ferdinan, Arkhan Fikri, Witan Sulaeman, Rafael Struick
Coach: Shin Tae-yong