Under the guidance of coach Patrick Kluivert, Indonesia lost 1-5 to Australia in the third round of the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers in Sydney today. Former Indonesia coach Shin Tae Yong watched the match in the archipelago at a cafe in Sudirman, Jakarta.
Mr. Shin Tae Yong was fired by the Indonesian Football Federation on January 6 after the defeat at the AFF Cup 2024. Although he is no longer the coach of the Indonesian national team, the Korean military leader still participated in the event with many Indonesian fans cheering for Marselino Ferdinan and the players in the match on the Australian national team's field.
Coach Shin Tae Yong cheered for the Indonesian team at a cafe in Jakarta.
According to Indonesian media, Mr. Shin Tae Yong arrived late due to traffic jams and missed several important moments, including Kevin Diks' unsuccessful penalty kick in the 8th minute.
The former coach of the Indonesian national team said that due to traffic jams, he had to run 1km to get to the match venue.
The 54-year-old strategist only appeared at the end of the first half of the match between Australia and Indonesia. Shin Tae Yong also missed the scene where Indonesia conceded three goals in a row. Before the first half ended, Indonesia goalkeeper Maarten Paes had to pick the ball out of the net three times after goals from Martin Boyle (18'), Nishan Velupillay (20'), and Jackson Irvine (34').
Coach Shin Tae Yong interacts with Indonesian fans at halftime of the match.
In the second half, the Indonesian team conceded two more goals in the 61st and 90th minutes. Coach Shin Tae Yong looked pensive and disappointed when witnessing the defeat of the archipelago team.
Coach Shin Tae Yong interacted with Indonesian fans at a cafe during the break of the match. The Korean coach said he regretted that Indonesia was 3 goals behind Australia, but he still encouraged that there are still 45 minutes and 3 matches ahead. The Korean strategist called on fans to continue cheering for Indonesia.
Also in this exchange, Coach Shin Tae Yong said that even though he was fired, he will continue to cheer for the Indonesian team. Coach Shin Tae Yong shared his nostalgia for Indonesia, especially mentioning a close friend who has always been by his side and supported him, expressing his emotions and thanking the fans.
Group C standings in the third qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup in Asia.
Source: https://vtcnews.vn/shin-tae-yong-chay-bo-1km-toi-co-vu-nhung-doi-tuyen-indonesia-thua-1-5-ar932845.html
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