Praising the Spirit of the U-23 Team, the President is Optimistic that "Young Garuda" will advance to the Paris Olympics
President Jokowi is optimistic that the Indonesian U-23 football team will be able to advance to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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NINA SUSILO
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Uzbekistan defender, Alibek Davronov (center), and Indonesian defender, Muhammad Ferarri (front), compete for the ball in the semifinal match of the 2024 AFC U-23 Cup in Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, on Monday (29/4/2024) night.
JAKARTA, KOMPAS — President Joko Widodo praised the spirit and struggle of the football team Indonesia U-23 when competing against Uzbekistan in the semifinals U-23 Asian Cup Qatar, Monday (29/4/2024). It is because of this enthusiasm that the President is optimistic that "Young Garuda" can successfully advance to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
President Jokowi, along with several ministers and volunteers, watched the game between the Indonesian U-23 team and Uzbekistan at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Monday night. The Indonesian team was not able to defeat Uzbekistan and lost 0-2, ending their journey to the final round of the U-23 Asian Cup.
Uzbekistan is considered more experienced. In addition, the Uzbekistan team also won the third edition or the 2018 championship after beating Vietnam 2-1 in the final. The team was also a finalist in 2022 after losing 0-2 to Saudi Arabia.
The Indonesian team managed to score a goal in the first half, but it was then disallowed by the referee after VAR checking. According to football observer Anton Sanjoyo, this caused a decline in the Indonesian team's morale.
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President Joko Widodo gave a statement to journalists after distributing certificates at Tawangalun GOR, Banyuwangi, Tuesday (30/4/2024).
Pressure also made the Indonesian team struggle to develop their game. In the 68th minute, Uzbekistan's substitute striker, Khusayin Norchaev, crushed the spirit of Rizky Ridho and his friends. The situation was worsened by the own goal scored by left-back Pratama Arhan in the 86th minute.
However, President Jokowi appreciates the struggle of the Garuda Muda team. "In every match, there are winners and losers. And last night, I saw their strong spirit and hard work," said President Jokowi to reporters during his work visit to Banyuwangi, East Java, on Tuesday (30/4/2024).
Even though the Indonesian U-23 team has not been able to win and advance to the final of the Asian Cup, there is still a chance to achieve their target of reaching the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Indonesian U-23 team can win that ticket by competing for third place in the Asian Cup. For this reason, Garuda Muda had to face the Iraqi team. Another opportunity is the playoff round against the Guinean team, Africa.
"If I feel, (the national team will) enter the Olympics (2024), God willing," said President Jokowi with a smile.
Editor:
ANITA YOSSIHARA
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