Guinea Beats Indonesia 1-0 in the 2024 Paris Olympic Playoffs

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian national team failed to win the final ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics after losing to Guinea. Indonesia lost with a score of 0-1.

In the match in Clairefontaine, Paris, France, Thursday, May 9, 2024, Indonesia was pressured by Guinea from the early minutes. As a result, Guinea took the lead in the 30th minute through Ilaix Moriba's penalty.

Indonesia tried to respond, but a number of opportunities were easily countered by Guinea's defenders. Score 0-1 for Guinea in the first half.

Entering the second half, Indonesia had control of the ball. The entry of Dewangga to replace Komang, makes Indonesia's game creations more lively.

Guinea made a mistake in their own defense, which was almost used as a goal for Indonesia. Unfortunately Witan Sulaeman was not ready to pick up the ball which was close to the Guinea goal.

It was Guinea's turn to get a golden opportunity. The ball almost went into Indonesia's goal if Dewangga didn't stand under the crossbar to block it.

The Indonesian U-23 national team (white jersey) competes against the U-23 Guinean national team (red jersey) in the 2024 Olympic Playoffs. Photo/PSSI Media Team

Indonesia got a chance in the 59th minute. Unfortunately Dewangga's header went narrowly wide on the left side of the Guinea goal.

Coach Shin Tae-yong tried to increase his hitting power by bringing in Ramadhan Sananta in the 60th minute. Jeam Kelly Sroyer who was pulled out.

Indonesia was penalized again by a penalty in the 72nd minute. Dewangga fouled the Guinea striker in the creation of a counterattack.

The penalty award made coach Shin Tae-yong protest loudly. The referee then sent off Shin Tae-yong by issuing two yellow cards leading to a red card.

The match was paused for several minutes. Because Shin Tae-yong refused to leave the match.

After Shin Tae-yong left, the match then continued. Guinea failed to add to the score, Algassime Bah's penalty hit the crossbar.

A missed penalty from Guinea made Indonesia enthusiastic again. The intensity of the game is increased.

Unfortunately, up to 8 minutes of added time in the second half, no goals were scored. Indonesia had to give up with a score of 0-1.

This result undermines Indonesia's ambition to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Even though Indonesia has the opportunity to appear at the Olympics for the second time after last appearing in 1959.

Indonesia vs Guinea Player Lineup in the 2024 Olympic Playoffs:

Indonesian U-23 National Team: Ernando Ari; Komang Teguh Trisnanda, Muhammad Ferrari, Nathan Tjoe A On; Bagas Kaffa, Pratama Arhan; Marselino Ferdinand, Ivar Jenner; Witan Sulaeman, Rafael Struick, Jeam Kelly Sroyer.

Guinea U-23 national team: Soumalla Sylla; Saidou Sow, Ibrahim Diakite, Facinet Conte, Madiou Keita, Algassime Bah, Ilaix Moriba, Aguibou Camara, Issiaga Camara, Ousmane Camara, Mohamed Soumah.

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