Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Shin Tae Yong revealed the reasons for appointing Dendy Sulistyawan to be the captain of the Indonesian national team against Burundi in the second leg, Tuesday (28/3).
STY made a surprising decision by showing Dendy Sulistyawan to be the captain of the Indonesian national team against Burundi in the second leg of a trial match on the FIFA Matchday agenda, Tuesday (28/3) evening.
“Indeed, previously Fachruddin was the captain and he led well but couldn’t play. So I appointed Dendy and I hoped he could get better. To be honest, there was no big meaning behind that (appointment),” said Shin Tae Yong after the Indonesian match vs Burundi, Tuesday (28/3).
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However, when Asnawi Mangkualam came on in the 59th minute to replace Pratama Arhan. Dendy immediately handed over the captaincy to Asnawi.
In this match, the Indonesian national team drew 2-2 against Burundi in a test match on the FIFA Matchday agenda at Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium, Bekasi, on Tuesday (28/3) evening.
In this match, the Indonesian national team won 1-0 in the 61st minute through Witan Sulaeman’s flick after following Dendy Sulistyawan’s cross.
But Burundi managed to equalize to 1-1 through Saido Berahino in the 80th minute. Even Burundi had led 2-1 after scoring the second goal through Abedi Bigirimana in the 90th minute.
But Indonesia managed to equalize to 2-2 through Jordi Amat’s header. The Indonesia vs Burundi match in the second leg ended with a score of 2-2.
While in the first match which took place on Saturday (25/2), the Indonesian national team won 3-1 over Burundi.
(Gambas:Video CNN)
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