We Failed to Anticipate Iran’s Set-Pieces, Indonesia Coach Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Indonesia U-20 football team head coach Indra Sjafri said that his team failed to anticipate Iran’s set-pieces and corner kicks.
Indonesia lost to Iran 3-0 in the AFC U-20 Asian Cup China 2025 opener.
Indonesia, who was unbeaten in the Qualifiers, picked up the pace in the second half, but either failed to convert its chances or found custodian Arsha Shakouri a stumbling block.
“We did not play badly, but failed to anticipate Iran’s set-pieces and corner kicks,” said head coach Sjafri. “They are a good team, played a good game and had an advantage over us in their crossing and high balls.
“But on our part, we were weak in one-on-ones and failed to take advantage of our speed.”
Iran will meet Yemen on Matchday 2 while Indonesia face Uzbekistan.
