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Indonesian U-20 National Team Holds a Draw with Norwegian Club
Written by Nur Yasmin
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The Indonesian National Team (Timnas) had to draw 3-3 in a test match with the Norwegian team Baerum SK. This trial match took place at the Hane Hotel Football Pitch, Antalya, Turkey, Friday (11/11/2022).
Three of Garuda Nusantara's goals came from Baerum's own goal in the 73rd minute. Followed by two goals from Zanadin Fariz in the 74th minute, and Muhammad Dzaky in the 93' minute.
Responding to this result, Zanadin considered, the match went quite hard. Because the opposing players involve a lot of their physical strength.
"Today's match was fierce. Of course, the opposing team played a little bit physically," said Zanadin Fariz.
"Fortunately, Indonesia was able to keep up with the match. Although the referee was a bit disappointing for some of his decisions," he said.
Disappointment over the referee's decision in this trial match was also conveyed by Muhammad Dzaky. However, for Dzaky, this experience became a valuable lesson for his team.
“My friends and I have worked hard and followed the coach's instructions. We are a little disappointed with the referee's decision, but this is a lesson for all of us," said Dzaky.
During the training center (TC) Garuda Nusantara has undergone at least 5 test matches. So far the results are quite good, three wins, one draw, and one loss.
Two wins occurred after defeating Cakallikli Spor 2-1, Moldova 3-1 (first leg), and most recently and Antalyaspor (3-2). Before the match against Baerum, Marselino and his friends also drew 0-0 with Moldova in the second leg.
The only defeat for the Indonesian U-20 national team was against the U-20 Turkish national team. Where the match ended with a score of 2-1.
The Garuda Nusantara squad has been in Turkey since October 16, 2022. After Turkey, the Indonesian U-20 national team will head to Spain to continue the TC program.
The training camp (TC) undertaken is preparation for Indonesia to participate in the U-20 Asian Cup and U-20 World Cup 2023. The U-20 Asian Cup is scheduled for March 1-18, 2023 in Uzbekistan, while the U-20 World Cup will be held on May 20-11. June 2023 in Indonesia. (RRI)
