Director Shin Tae-yong, who meets Japan, should do his best until his confidence is still high"
Oct 31, 2024
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>'Asia's strongest' meets Japan, but Indonesian coach Shin Tae-yong was confident. Coach Shin, dubbed the `Indonesian soccer hero', is writing a new history with every step he takes. At the 2023 Asian Cup, he advanced to the tournament for the first time in history and reached the final qualifying round for the World Cup for the first time. In the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North Korea-China World Cup, they are showing better-than-expected moves. He was in the death group along with Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and China, but has 3 draws and 1 loss. In September, he produced an extraordinary match with Saudi Arabia and Australia at the top of Asia.
It slowed down a bit in Bahrain (2-2 draws) and China (1-2 losses), which expected its first win in October, but it certainly exceeded the original expectations. Coach Shin, who visited Korea on vacation, visited Mokdong Stadium on the 30th to watch the match between Seongnam FC and Seoul E-Land. Coach Shin, who met with reporters, said, `In reality, our FIFA ranking is 130th. It's hard to compete with any team. In fact, if I had won the match against Bahrain, I would have gone with the atmosphere, so I still say that the game was stolen. Too bad. Actually, the atmosphere is important now, but cold water is completely poured on it. It's all the more regrettable because it wasn't an easy opportunity for us."
Still, it pays off. Opponents' attitudes toward Indonesian soccer have changed. The war against China was representative. Coach Shin said "I was playing against China, and I didn't know I would get down like that. China is ranked 92nd. From the possession to the number of shots, we were ahead in every way. If you think of us easily, you'll get hurt, so you'll come out carefully."
Shin has a tough schedule ahead of November. He will meet Japan on the 15th and clash with Saudi Arabia on the 19th. Japan is currently the toughest opponent, and Saudi Arabia is also preparing for this game by replacing Roberto Mancini and appointing a new coach, Hervé Renard. Coach Shin said, `The November schedule is at a critical juncture as Japan, the strongest team in our group, is holding out. As it's a two-game series at home, we have to make it well no matter how we do it. We have to work hard," he smiled.
Coach Shin lamented Seongnam's poor performance, which was like his own alter ego. Coach Shin is a one-clumman who debuted in Seongnam and played only in Seongnam. After achieving many honors, he became a leader after retirement. The leader's start was also Seongnam. Seongnam has been mired in winless games in the last 19 games. Coach Shin said "That's what soccer is like, but it's too bad. I think I need to work harder because my grades are so low. But if you make a good opportunity, you will be able to come back up enough,' he said, cheering Seongnam.
He also gave advice to the coach and head coach Kyung-joon 'Best Friend'. Coach Shin said, `We met for a while two days ago,' adding, `I hope you find a compromise considering your thoughts and the skills of your players. As soon as I came, it's not easy to put your football philosophy on at once."
There was also a story about his son. Shin Jae-won is the most threatening player in Seongnam recently. Coach Shin is a good cross player while playing from the side. From the perspective of a leader, not from the father's point of view, I accept the ability to cross. However, he/she lacks detail"When he/she returns home, he/she does not do it for a long time, but gives advice on the overall game content and tactical movements for about 10-20 minutes. Especially when the opponent's defense is down, 'You should be able to creatively create opportunities during the attack process. He also said, "Even if there is no space, you should be able to create space by using your colleagues."
vanbasten@sportschosun.com
