Indonesian team declares they want to beat Japan

After the victory over Vietnam, the spirit of the entire Indonesian team is very high. They are facing a great opportunity to pass the group stage of the Asian Cup for the first time.

Before this match, President of the Indonesian Football Federation, Erick Thohir, confidently declared: "The Indonesian team has won against the Vietnamese team. However, I think everything is still not okay. We need to try harder.

The Indonesian team is extremely confident after defeating the Vietnamese team (Photo: Getty).

I would like to thank the players. Now, the team's task is to focus on the decisive match with Japan. Nothing is impossible."

If they win against the Land of the Rising Sun, Indonesia will qualify for the next round as second in Group D. In case of a draw or defeat, Indonesia will be ranked third. They will have to wait for the results of the other groups to know their fate.

President Erick Thohir announced the goal of winning against Japan: "Iraq just defeated Japan a few days ago. Who knows, the Indonesian team can do the same. We have to be optimistic. The team's goal is to get a ticket to the 1/8 round of the 2023 Asian Cup."

President of the Indonesian Football Federation, Erick Thohir, said he wants his team to beat Japan (Photo: Getty).

Previously, billionaire Erick Thohir announced that he had given a bonus to the entire Indonesian team after their victory over Vietnam. However, he affirmed that he would double the bonus if coach Shin Tae Yong and his team beat Japan.

Indonesia has never advanced past the group stage of the Asian Cup (including the 2007 tournament on home soil). The match between Indonesia and Japan will take place on January 24.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/doi-tuyen-indonesia-tuyen-bo-muon-thang-nhat-ban-20240121171543186.htm