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After winning 2-0 over Myanmar in the first match of Group C
SEA Games 2025
, Filipino coach Garrath McPherson delivered a message of challenge to
U-23 Indonesian National Team
.
The new Indonesian U-23 national team will compete in the 2025 SEA Games on Monday (8/12) against the Philippines.The Azkals Youth Team has already competed against Myanmar and already has the capital to win.
McPherson also stated that his team would undergo a recovery session before meeting the Red and White squad, which he admitted had strength.At the same time, the Australian coach also encouraged Ivar Jenner and his friends to prove themselves on the field.
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“Now is the time for recovery for the players, both mentally and physically. Indonesia is strengthened by players with good talent, but the team that wins is not always from a camp filled with strong players,” said McPherson as quoted from the official social media of the Philippine men’s national team.
“[Victory] was with a team that had a better attitude and mentality. We are excited to take on the challenge of competing against the best players in Southeast Asia,” he continued.
In the match against Myanmar, McPherson’s men showed dominance from the first minute.The pressing ability of Javier Mariona and his friends combined with fast play when controlling the ball.Apart from that, the Philippines also seems to be taking advantage of the wing sector to penetrate the opponent’s defense.
McPherson and several of his team have experienced the match against Indonesia in the middle of this year in the AFF U-23 Cup.
At that time the Indonesian U-23 National Team dominated the match, but only won 1-0.Weakness in final finishing became a problem in the squad that was coached by Gerald Vanenburg at that time.
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