Muhamad Ridwan scored four goals for Garuda Muda in 17th minute, Rizky Ridho in 44th minute, Egy Maulana 74′, Marselino Ferdinand 84′ (penalty).

With this result, Indonesia A-23 National Team increasingly paved way to qualify for semifinals. In next match, Fachruddin and his friends will face Myanmar, Sunday (15/05/2022).

After match, coach of Indonesian A-23 National Team, Shin Tae-yong appreciated his team and was satisfied with this landslide victory. He also wants to meet again with Vietnam in 2021 SEA Games final.

“Players have worked hard in this match. Next we focus on Myanmar, we certainly want to win and qualify for semifinals,” said Shin Tae-yong.

South Korean coach added that he relied heavily on collectivity of team, both when defending and attacking.

“Football game I want relies on all players, so you don’t have to rely on attackers to score goals. Defenders don’t just defend and strikers attack. All positions can score goals,” added coach Shin Tae-yong.

In this match, Muhammad Ridwan was trusted to appear as a starter for first time at 2021 SEA Games. Ridwan fully paid his trust by contributing one goal against Philippines.

“Ridwan is playing for first time (as a starter). He has not much experience, but he must be given motivation and direction, so I played him today,” said Shin Tae-yong.

Shin Tae-yong said at 2021 SEA Games he would implement a rotation. In previous match against Philippines, Ridwan was withdrawn in second round making Irfan Jauhari.

Both have signed documents needed to take care of administration at Ministry of Law and Human Rights.

“All players we met in Belgium and Netherlands were very welcome both personally and as a family. They are very enthusiastic to immediately defend Indonesian national team,” said PSSI General Chair Mochamad Iriawan when receiving PSSI Exco Hasani Abdulgani and Hamdan Hamedan (PSSI special envoy) at PSSI office, this afternoon.

Hasani and Hamdan were indeed sent by General Chairperson of PSSI to go to Netherlands and Belgium to meet their families and players, including taking care of all administration related to naturalization process.

In a report to General Chairperson of PSSI, Hasani and Hamdan explained that two players were very enthusiastic to soon become Indonesian citizens (WNI). Not only that, their families were also moved to receive these two PSSI envoys.

“Even Jordi’s grandmother is crying. So indeed eastern style requested by PSSI General Chair for kulonuwun (excuse me) to family is very appropriate.

They thank us (PSSI) for coming here (Belgium and Holland) to meet Jordi and Sandy’s families,” Hasani added.

Hamdan added that there were actually many players of Indonesian descent who played in Dutch, Belgian, and some English clubs. On average they are young (18-20 years old) and are starters where they play.

“Of course this can be a subject of discussion between PSSI, Technical Director, and Shin Tae-yong. I will give data about this player to PSSI. Then it’s up to PSSI,” said Hamdan.

Plus player with nickname is bengal was again called up to strengthen Italian national team.

In a happy mood for Balotelli, he also doesn’t want his Italy comeback to be just a coincidence and a figment.

Evidently on Sunday, February 6 2022, Balotelli took part in 1-3 win over Caykur Rizespor.

Footballer 31 year old in this match also scored 2 classy goals while proving he was still worthy of strengthening Italian national team.

As stated some time ago by Italian coach, Roberto Mancini, current Italian national team squad is mostly young players who lack flight time, so they need a sharp striker.

Judging and considering which players deserve to fill front position of Italian national team, it turns out that Mancini has not forgotten figure of Balotelli who was instrumental in giving Trophy while coaching several big clubs.

It is known, Balotelli in Turkish A League has collected 10 goals and 3 assists in 20 matches.

PSSI Chairman Mochamad Iriawan said that election of Uden Kusuma was based on his proposal and was approved by all Exco PSSI members.

“We think Pak Uden deserves to assume position of manager of Indonesian national team at upcoming 2021 SEA Games. He has capacity and ability as a team manager, and he also has experience in Indonesian football, “said Iriawan.

As is known, Uden currently also serves as an expert at Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kemenpora). He is also Chairperson of DKI Jakarta PSSI Asprov.

“We hope that Uden is able to carry out his duties well and PSSI gives full support to him. Moreover, we are targeting Indonesian national team to win gold in upcoming 2021 SEA Games, “he added.

Meanwhile, Uden Kusuma admitted that he was ready to assume position in accordance with decision of PSSI. This is certainly a mandate that must be carried out well, especially when PSSI is targeting national team to win gold in event.

“I would like to thank Ketum and Exco PSSI for trust given to me. As a manager, of course, first thing I will manage is players. “I will communicate with national team coaches about which players will be selected,” said Uden.

“My job as a manager is to manage aspects related to needs of team up to start of match. I will bridge interests of team,” he added.

The match which took place at Loughborough University Stadium was tight. M. Faiz Maulana appeared trengginas by scoring four goals at once, while other goal was scored by Rafli Asrul. In fact, previously they even fell behind twice, but players did not give up and were always able to reverse their position.

“I am very satisfied with work ethic of players, they understand what coaching team wants. The way we press makes opponent unable to move freely. The players understand their respective duties and we won ball in ideal place so that it ended with a goal,” explained Dennis.

“There is a clear improvement in sight. The players understand more and more about what they have to do on field. The way they press and defend as a group, keep their position, is all very satisfying. And you can see that these players have started to compact as a team, “he added.

Even so, Dennis still has a record, mainly related to a simple mistake that resulted in an opponent goal.

“Sometimes there are still mistakes that occur and players must be aware of everything. I’m still disappointed with way we conceded goal because we gave goal to opponent. If we are able to stop that, then we will win more comfortably. They are young players. They will learn,” he explained.

On player side, scorer of four goals, in this match said he was very happy because his team managed to win.

“But most important thing is process for us. All players, from back, middle to front, worked hard. We feel confident that we can win this fight. However, we still need to work harder and persistently. We cannot be complacent,” said Faiz.

The next match, Garuda Select will face Watford U-18 on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 19.45 WIB. The Garuda Select vs Watford U-18 match can be watched for free via Polytron Smart TV, Mola Polytron Box, Mola application and website.

Taining was held at Candotabhaga Patriot Stadium, Bekasi, On Monday (7/20/2020). Garuda Muda squad entered third week undergoing training camp (TC) which began on Monday (6/7/2020).

Players seemed to enjoy and devour all training menus of coaching team led by Bima Sakti coach. The U-16 national team is prepared to take part in AFC U-16 2020 Cup on November 25 to December 12 in Bahrain.

“At present, training camp has entered its third week. We will give a lot of game material to players and of course there are trial plans later this week.” Said Bima Sakti, Coach.

In first and second week, Bima Sakti provides a menu of training material with light intensity or volume. Training also has no physical contact between players. Increasing intensity of training will begin in third week, while looking at situation and condition of players

“The development of players is getting better every day. But there are two players namely Ruy Arianto who suffered an ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injury and we are returning Krisna Budi Sulistia. Currently, Ruy is undergoing a process of healing and therapy after surgery. And Ruy still lives with us.” Added coach who is also an Indonesian National Team player in 90s to 2000s.

As is known, Ruy Arianto players from Persebaya and Krisna Budi Sulistia from Gabsis Sambas. Specifically Krisna, he is youngest player on this team, player born in 2006 was top scorer at 2019 U-15 Soeratin Cup event.

At AFC U-16 2020 Cup, Indonesia was in group D with Saudi Arabia, China and Japan. The four teams that qualify for semi-finals will get tickets to upcoming U-17 World Cup 2021 in Peru. Indonesia is only country from ASEAN that appeared in one of prestigious biennial Asian youth tournaments.

Playing at Olimpico Stadium, Rome, on Wednesday (6/17), Juventus failed to win Italian league final match. The penalty shootout was because both teams drew with a score of 0:0.

Skuad Napoli: Alex Meret! Giovanni di Lorenzo, Nikola Maksimovic, Kalidou Koulibaly, Mario Rui (Elseid Hysaj 81′)! Fabian Ruiz (Allan 80′), Diego Demme, Piotr Zielinski (Eljif Elmas 88′)! Lorenzo Insigne, Dries Mertens (Arek Milik 67′), Jose Callejon (Matteo Politano 66′).

Juventus: Gianluigi Buffon! Juan Cuadrado (Aaron Ramsey 85′), Leonardo Bonucci, Matthijs de Ligt, Alex Sandro! Rodrigo Bentancur, Miralem Pjanic (Federico Bernardeschi 74′), Blaise Matuidi! Paulo Dybala, Cristiano Ronaldo, Douglas Costa (Danilo 66′).

Manchester City with formation 4-3-3

Ederson Moraes! Kyle Walker, Eric Garcia, Aymeric Laporte (Fernandinho 70), Benjamin Mendy! David Silva (Bernardo Silva 65), Ilkay Guendogan, Kevin De Bruyne (Rodri 70)! Riyad Mahrez (Phil Foden 65), Gabriel Jesus (Sergio Aguero 80), Raheem Sterling

Arsenal formation use 4-2-3-1

Bernd Leno! Hector Bellerin, Pablo Mari (David Luiz 24), Shkodran Mustafi, Kieran Tierney! Granit Xhaka (Dani Ceballos 8), Matteo Guendouzi (Ainsley Maitland-Niles 67)! Edward Nketiah (Alexander Lacazette 67), Joseph Willock (Reiss Nelson 67), Bukayo Saka! Pierre Emerick Aubameyang

Play in Etihad Stadium, Compete at home base, Man City appear dominant by scoring 3 goals without conceding.