Comments and predictions U23 Malaysia vs U23 Indonesia, 16:00 on May 22: Correlation difference

There is a contradiction in the preparations of Malaysia and Indonesia before the bronze medal match sea ​​Games. The Indonesian side is depressed mood. Because the defeat in the semi-finals means that they make the country’s football prolong the thirst for gold. The last time they were crowned was 31 years.

With this team, any result other than the gold medal is considered a failure for them. Because Indonesia is considered to be the team with the strongest force coming to Vietnam to succeed. The young players have shown their class and maturity when fighting in the highest tournaments at the national team level, giving Indonesian fans great hope, but in the end it was just overwhelming disappointment.

Not stopping there, their forces were also seriously eroded. Today, Firza, Irianto and Kambuaya cannot play due to red cards. All three were sent off in the 0-1 loss to Thailand. Meanwhile, Egy was injured and Baggott could not go to Vietnam in time.

Most recently, it was Syahrian Abimanyu’s turn to suffer a hamstring injury during a training session. That means U23 Indonesia has only 14 names to prepare for the bronze medal match. Difficulties are weighing heavily on the red and white team, while their goal is to win.

Malaysia has preserved its forces after fighting Vietnam

The complete opposite is the relaxation of Malaysia. Before the tournament, they did not have high expectations after disappointingly at the Southeast Asian U23 tournament in February. They did not bring players over 23 years old to Vietnam to compete.

Therefore, the fact that Malaysia reached the semi-finals is also an acceptable result. In the match against Vietnam, this team was really underdog throughout the match. Witnessing the difference in level, fans have a reason to sympathize with the defeat of the home team. That helps Tiger entered the bronze medal match with the most relief.

They are also superior to Indonesia in force. Not to mention another fulcrum for Malaysia is the impressive confrontations when meeting Indonesia. The last two encounters at the U23 level, they all won and scored a total of 5 goals.

One of the most painful moments of U23 Indonesia against Malaysia was the defeat in the 2011 SEA Games final at home. At that time, Indonesia lost in the penalty shootout and had to accept the silver medal.

Obviously, at the youth level, Malaysian football knows how to sow sorrow for its Indonesian rival. Youth, technique, and speed are the factors that have made Malaysia U23 impressive in this SEA Games. Perhaps the problem with them is defense. If they can improve this weakness, they are completely confident to defeat Indonesia to take third place in the tournament.

Prediction: U23 Malaysia 2-0 U23 Indonesia

Probable teams

Malaysia U23: Arzri Ab Ghani, Azrin Afiq, Harith Haiqal, Azam Azmi, Syahir Bashah, Mukhairi Ajmal, Nik Akif Syahiran, Danial Asri, Mukhairi Ajmal, Luqman Hakim, Hadi Fayyadh.

U23 Indonesia: Ernando Ari, Alfeandra, Rizky, Klok, Ferdinan, Fachruddin Aryanto, Asnawi, Muhamad Ridwan, Irfan Jauhari, Witan Sulaeman, Ronaldo.