Optimisme Rafael Struick Jelang Laga Indonesia vs Uzbekistan di Semifinal Piala Asia U-23 2024
SEAToday.com, Jakarta-Penyerang timnas U-23 Indonesia, Rafael Struick tak menampik bahwa Uzbekistan sebagai tim yang sangat kuat. Meski begitu, ia yakin pasuka Shin Tae-yong mampu melawan.
Indonesia kembali mengukir sejarah di Piala Asia U-23 2024 setelah lolos ke semifinal dengan menekuk salah satu tim raksasa, Korea Selatan U-23, melalui adu penalti dengan skor 11-10 (2-2).
Pada babak semifinal, Indonesia akan kembali bertemu lawan kuat, yakni Uzbekistan. Laga Indonesia melawan Uzbekistan digelar di Stadion Abdullah bin Khalifa, Doha, Qatar, Senin, 29 April 2024.
Di level kelompok umur, Uzbekistan termasuk tim bertaji. Mereka adalah juara Piala Asia U-23 2016 dan runner-up pada edisi sebelumnya (2022).
Kekuatan Uzbekistan telah terbukti di fase grup dengan menyapu bersih tiga laga dengan kemenangan, termasuk menyingkirkan juara bertahan, Arab Saudi, di semifinal. Uzbekistan juga sangat produktif dengan melesakkan 12 gol dan tanpa kebobolan sejak babak fase grup sampai perempat final.
"Kami menonton pertandingan mereka melawan Arab Saudi. Saya pikir mereka adalah tim yang bagus. Mereka juga menang (di babak grup) dengan sembilan poin dan nol gol. Jadi, ya, ini adalah tim yang kuat," kata Struick dikutip dari laman PSSI.
Menurutnya, skuad Garuda Muda pantas diperhitungkan setelah mengalahkan Australia dan Yordania di fase grup, kemudian menyingkirkan Korsel di perempat final. "Kami juga tim kuat, jadi ini akan menjadi pertandingan yang bagus," ucap pemain Ado den Haag tersebut.
Sayangnya, Struick tidak bisa bermain di semifinal. Ia terkena akumulasi kartu kuning.
Recommended Article
Champions League
Champions League Recap: Barcelona Dominates Crvena Zvezda
Barcelona delivered an impressive 5-2 victory over Crvena Zvezda, while Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) suffered a defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid.
Champions League Results: Arsenal Suffers Defeat at Inter Milan's...
Arsenal suffered a 0 - 1 defeat when they visited Inter Milan’s home in the Champions League on Thursday (11/7/2024)
Champions League Results: Real Madrid 1-3 AC Milan
Real Madrid lost to AC Milan 1–3 in the Champions League on Wednesday morning (11/6/2024).
Ter Stegen Admits Guilt after Eric Garcia's Red Card in Champions...
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen has taken responsibility for a costly error that led to teammate Eric Garcia’s red card.
Trending Topic
Sport Update
MU Wins Over Arsenal with 5-3 Penalty in FA Cup
Manchester United (MU) advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after defeating Arsenal 5-3 in a penalty shootout during the third-round match at Emirates Stadium, London, on Sunday (1/12).
Patrick Kluivert Sets Targets Against Australia and Bahrain
He has set a target of earning one point in the away match against Australia and securing three points in the home match against Bahrain.
Patrick Kluivert Ready to Take Indonesia to the World Cup: I Like...
During his introduction, Kluivert expressed his readiness to face significant challenges, including the high expectations from Indonesian football fans eager to see the Garuda team qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Erick Thohir: Indonesian NDRC Recognition by FIFA Proves PSSI Mor...
The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) made a great achievement by receiving official recognition from FIFA for Indonesia's National Dispute Resolution Chamber (NDRC).