Draw Result of Vietnam vs Philippines, Indonesia's Chance to Semifinals of AFF Cup 2024 Remains Open

Kapanlagi.com - The Indonesian national team is now the main focus after Vietnam was held to a draw by the Philippines in an exciting match at Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila. The 1-1 result brings fresh hope for Indonesia, opening wider opportunities to advance to the semifinals of the AFF Cup 2024. Previously, Indonesia faced various challenges in the group stage, but now the hope to progress is burning stronger.

The final match against the Philippines will be a crucial moment, and the draw between Vietnam and the Philippines provides some relief for the Garuda squad. However, this opportunity must not be wasted. The team coached by Shin Tae-yong must remain focused and prepare strong strategies and mental fortitude to determine their fate in this tournament.

Check out the complete information summarized by Kapanlagi.com on Thursday (19/12).

1. Vietnam-Philippines Draw Opens New Opportunities

The thrilling match between Vietnam and the Philippines on December 18, 2024, ended in a 1-1 draw, with the Philippines taking the lead first thanks to a goal from Jarvey Gayoso in the 68th minute. However, Vietnam managed to equalize with a dramatic header from Doan Ngoc Tan in injury time, precisely in the 90+7 minute.

This result has a significant impact on the Group B standings, where Vietnam lost the opportunity to widen the points gap, while the Philippines demonstrated resilience at home, making the match even more competitive.

For Indonesia, this result opens up a golden opportunity to qualify, as long as they manage to defeat the Philippines in the final match. "It's an advantage for Indonesia with sufficient recovery time, while the Philippines has to compete against Vietnam.

Indonesia's chances are very high and the players' morale is high," said national football observer, Akmal Marhali, as quoted by Bola.com citing Capt Hamka's YouTube channel on Thursday (19/12).

2. Group B Standings and Indonesia's Qualification Scheme

The draw that occurred has intensified the competition in Group B! Vietnam is still leading the standings, followed by Indonesia and Myanmar who are closely chasing each other. With a very slim point difference, the Philippines now occupies the fourth position.

If Indonesia manages to conquer the Philippines, they will secure a place as the group runner-up, while also gaining a significant moral advantage to show that they can compete on the international stage.

3. Shin Tae-yong's Strategy for the Final Match

Coach Shin Tae-yong has shown remarkable bravery by giving a stage to talented young players during this tournament, where most of his squad is under 22 years old, indicating a strong focus on team regeneration.

However, when facing the Philippines, Shin is required to maximize attacking tactics to score goals from open play, while maintaining stability in the back line to counter the opponent's counter-attack threats. Equally important, attention to set-pieces becomes crucial, considering the Philippines often struggles to handle dead-ball situations.

4. What Does Indonesia Need to Advance?

Victory is everything for Indonesia! If the national team manages to conquer the Philippines, they will advance without having to peek at the results of other matches.

However, if the result is a draw, the situation will become complicated and depend on Vietnam's poor results. In addition to securing victory, consistency in gameplay and fighting spirit are also key factors. Players like Asnawi Mangkualam and Pratama Arhan are expected to be pillars in this crucial battle.

Currently, the Garuda squad has arrived in Solo City to prepare as well as possible ahead of the match that will take place on Saturday (21/12) upcoming.

5. Predictions and Hopes of Garuda Supporters

Indonesian supporters are fervently passionate, hoping that Garuda can soar high towards the semifinals! Full support from fans is expected to be a motivational fuel for the players.

With careful strategies, brilliant individual performances, and a united team spirit, Indonesia's chances of advancing to the semifinals are looking brighter.

A victory against the Philippines will not only pave the way to the semifinals but also reaffirm Indonesia's position as one of the dominant forces in Southeast Asia!

6. What are Indonesia's chances of reaching the semifinals of the AFF Cup 2024?

Indonesia must secure a victory in the final match against the Philippines to secure a ticket to the semifinals without having to wait for results from other teams. This is a crucial moment that will determine Garuda's path in this event!

7. Who scored in the Vietnam vs Philippines match?

In a tense match, Jarvey Gayoso broke the deadlock by scoring a beautiful goal for the Philippines. However, Vietnam's fighting spirit cannot be underestimated, as Doan Ngoc Tan emerged as a hero with the equalizing goal.

8. What is Shin Tae-yong's strategy in the AFF Cup 2024?

Shin Tae-yong places the regeneration of young players as a top priority, combining an impressive attacking strategy with solid defense, creating a promising synergy for the future of the team.

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