Indonesian coach promises to meet Vietnam again in the final

After losing and definitely being eliminated from SEA Games 31, coach Norman Salo Fegidero Jr of the Philippines confirmed that Indonesia and host Vietnam would win two tickets of Group A. When asked about this statement in the press conference afterwards. Coach Shin Tae-yong replied: “I think he’s right. Vietnam and Indonesia will continue. I want to meet Vietnam in the final.”

Coach Shin once led the Korean team, defeating the reigning world champion Germany at the 2018 World Cup. However, since taking over to lead Indonesia, he has never defeated his compatriot South Korea. In the last confrontation, in the group stage on May 6, Indonesia even lost 0-3.

After that, Shin’s teachers and students rekindled their hope of continuing with two consecutive victories against Timor Leste and the Philippines.

In the press conference after defeating Myanmar, Coach Park said: “I think Indonesia does not know whether they will continue or not. If they meet, they will meet, if not, it is normal. Vietnam also has one more match. It’s too early to talk about the semi-final or final results. We only focus on the immediate matches. It seems that the first match lost 0-3, so the Indonesian coach was a bit angry and said so. If there is a chance to meet. Again, I’m always ready.”

At the 2019 SEA Games, Indonesia lost 1-2 to Vietnam in the group stage. Their coach at that time Indra Sjafri also promised to reunite with Coach Park in the final, but ultimately lost 0-3.

Through three matches, Vietnam has risen to the top of Group A with seven points. The series of matches on May 15, the team will meet Timor Leste, and Indonesia must decide to fight with Myanmar.

Lam Tho