Indonesia U19 Prepare for Vietnam Fast Style of Play in AFF Clash
11 September 2017 11:46 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia U-19 team is preparing for Vietnam fast style of play in the U-18 AFF Youth Championship clash Group B today in Yangon, Myanmar.
Indonesia U-19 defender Nurhidayat Haris said that Vietnam’s direct play was the main focus of coach Indra Sjafri training regime. “The coach has given the formula to anticipate the fast style of play and weaknesses of Vietnam,” he said.
Indra Sjafri said that he has learned Vietnam’s style of play and prepare strategies to ensure a victory. “Our style of play will remain the same but we have addressed our weaknesses,” he said.
Indonesia needs a win against Vietnam to go through to the next round. The U-19 team currently sits in the second place of the table with six points from two matches, having an inferior goal difference than Vietnam.
In the first two matches, the U-19 team won against Myanmar 2-1 and the Philippines 9-0, whereas Vietnam smashed Brunei 8-1 and the Philippines 5-0.
“We want to win and ensure a spot in the semifinals,” Nurhidayat said.
Indonesia U-19 versus Vietnam will be held today at 3:30 pm Western Indonesia Time.
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