The Interesting Highlights of Indonesia vs Thailand Match
- Twitter: PSSI
VIVA – In Indonesia vs Thailand match continued AFF championship on Thursday, December 29, 2022, the Indonesian national team failed to win points after being held to a 1-1 draw.Â
Indonesia managed to open the scoring through Marc Klok's penalty in the 50th minute. However, the red and white team cannot balance the position in the 79th minute.
This result makes the Indonesian national team ranked second with seven points. While Thailand is at the top of Group A with the same points only superior on goal difference. Here are the interesting facts about Indonesia vs Thailand match.
1. Witan Sulaeman Failed to Score
Indonesia vs Thailand Piala AFF 2022
- AP Photo /Achmad Ibrahim
Witan Sulaeman as an attacker failed to take advantage of an opportunity that could have opened the Indonesian national team's goal in the 39th minute. Starting with the Thai goalkeeper who came forward while dribbling, then Witan Sulaeman managed to grab the ball, but when he was about to be kicked the night ball hit the goalpost.
The incident was highlighted by the international football account @Troll_Footbal by giving a caption, "How many Darwin Nunez are there in Indonesia?" wrote the account.
2. Failed to capitalize on Thailand’s shortage
The Indonesian national team failed to take advantage of Thailand's shortage of players after Wichaya Dechmitr got a red card in the 62nd minute. At that time, the Indonesian national team was superior, but in the 79th minute, it missed the equalizer.
3. Jokowi Watches the Indonesian National Team
Presiden Jokowi menyaksikan laga Timnas Indonesia vs Timnas Kamboja di GBK
- Biro Pers, Media dan Informasi Sekretariat Presiden
The President of Indonesia, Jokowi, came down to watch the Indonesian national team vs Thailand match and was accompanied by Mrs. Iriana. He was seen in the VIP audience.
When Shin Tae-yong's squad took the lead, Jokowi immediately cheered with joy. But in the match, the Indonesian national team could not provide the best results.
4. Marc Klok performed well
Gelandang Timnas Indonesia, Marc Klok
- PSSI
Marc Klok played as a mainstay midfielder, he managed to contribute one goal through a penalty kick. In addition, the Persib Bandung player was seen several times making breakthrough passes and crosses into the heart of the Thai defense. However, his best performance was not able to bring the Indonesian national team to reach three points.
