Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Iraq U-23 National Team (National Team) striker, Ali Jasim, hopes that the Indonesian U-23 National Team can follow the three other Asian representatives to secure a position as a participant in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France even though they did not get third place in the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup.
Jasim conveyed this support for the Garuda Muda Squad after beating Indonesia dramatically with a final score of 2-1 at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Thursday (2/5/2024) evening WIB. It is known that Jasim was the figure who saved Iraq through his goal contribution in the round extra timenamely in the 96th minute.
“I want to thank the coach, he has experienced a lot of pressure throughout the tournament and received criticism. However, he managed to get us through,” said Jasim, quoted from the AFC's official statement, Friday (3/5/2024).
“I also hope that the four Asian teams can qualify and I wish Indonesia good luck in Paris playoffs against Guinea,” he hoped.
Iraq, Uzbekistan and Japan have officially become representatives of Asia as participants in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Radhi Shenaishil's boys managed to make it to Paris after successfully taking third place in the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup from the hands of the Red and White Team.
Despite finishing in fourth place in the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup, Shin Tae-yong's boys still have a final chance to follow in Iraq's footsteps in sealing their Olympic ticket, namely facing Africa's representative, Guinea in the match. playoffs next Thursday (9/5/2024).
Regarding the chances of making it to Paris, Shin Tae-yong is optimistic that his team will be able to maintain their hopes of competing in this year's Olympics. The Indonesian U-23 National Team tactician confirmed that he would take Garuda to Paris to play in the 2024 Olympics.
“I will try my best to take advantage of the last opportunity to go to the Olympics. My hope is that four Asian teams will participate in the Olympics,” said Shin Tae-yong.
Along with STY's optimism, the General Chair of PSSI, Erick Thohir, also believes that the Garuda Muda Squad still has the opportunity to show off at the 2024 Olympics. This was conveyed by Erick after the match for third place in the U-23 Asian Cup last night.
“There is still one chance. You have to play again as a team. All moments must be utilized,” said Erick to the players, quoted from a video upload on the official Instagram account (@erickthohir).
“Let us fight back! Come onErick said firmly.
For information, Indonesia must recognize Iraq's strength in the match for third place in the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup as well as the fight for tickets to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Even though they led the scoreboard in the 19th minute through Ivar Jenner's goal contribution, the Red and White Team had to be satisfied with the score. the end was 1-2 after Zaid Tahseen scored in the 27th minute and Jasim in the 96th minute.
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