The Moment Indonesia Defeated Japan in 1981, Interesting Fact That Coach Shin Tae-yong Was Only 10 Years Old

Kapanlagi.com - Indonesia's victory over Japan in an important match in the past remains a highlight in the history of football in the country. This moment occurred during a friendly match that brought together two squads formed by PSSI, namely PSSI Utama and PSSI Pratama.

This match proved the capabilities of PSSI Utama, where Bambang Nurdiansyah and Berty Tutuarima became the heroes who led the Red and White team to conquer Japan. This match holds an interesting fact about the current coach of the Indonesian National Team, Shin Tae-yong.

1. History of the PSSI Main Match vs Japan

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This match became an important milestone for PSSI Main, showcasing their strength against the Japanese team, nicknamed "Blue Samurai." The winning goal for Indonesia was scored by Bambang Nurdiansyah and Berty Tutuarima, who successfully pierced the Japanese net and secured the victory for the team.

This victory positioned Indonesia as a formidable opponent in the Asian football arena. Although Japan is known as one of the major powers, the Indonesian national team was able to deliver an outstanding performance in this match.

2. Interesting Facts About Shin Tae-yong

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At the time this historic match took place, Shin Tae-yong, who is now the coach of the Indonesian national team, was only 10 years old. Born in Yeongdeok, South Korea, on October 11, 1970, Shin Tae-yong had not yet started his professional career in football at that time, but now he leads a team that has made history against Japan.

Shin Tae-yong's journey from a young boy in South Korea to becoming the head coach of the Indonesian national team adds an additional dimension to the history of this encounter, highlighting how fate has brought these two countries together in the context of football.

3. Further Meeting Between Indonesia and Japan

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After that historic victory, Indonesia has met Japan four times. Each meeting presents different challenges and further strengthens the rivalry between the two teams at the international level. History records that Japan continues to develop into a major power in Asia, while Indonesia strives to build and strengthen its football foundation.

In these encounters, Indonesia often has to face the fast and disciplined strategies characteristic of Japanese play.

4. When did Indonesia first defeat Japan?

Indonesia defeated Japan in an important match during the PSSI Utama era, where the winning goals were scored by Bambang Nurdiansyah and Berty Tutuarima.

5. Who is the current coach of the Indonesian national team and what is his interesting role in this history?

The current coach of the Indonesian national team is Shin Tae-yong, who was only 10 years old during the historic match against Japan.

6. How many times has Indonesia faced Japan since that victory?

Since that victory, Indonesia has faced Japan four times.

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