Suara Denpasar – The Indonesian U-17 national team has undergone three weeks of intensive training camp in Germany as part of their preparations for the U-17 World Cup which will be held in Indonesia from 10 November to 2 December 2023.
In this training, these young players have shown extraordinary dedication. Hard training has become part of the daily routine of Garuda Muda players in Germany.
Their coaches provide a challenging training menu to ensure that the team is in the best condition when it comes time to compete.
During this preparation period, the Indonesian U-17 Team has faced several trials with varying results.
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Bima Sakti’s team once again found themselves facing opponents who had a higher level and physical stature.
In one of the trials, they had to face defeat with a score of 0-3 against CC U-19, where two goals were scored by the opponents in the first half through free kicks and a header after a corner kick.
Despite trailing 0-2 in the first half, Kaka and his colleagues began to increase the intensity of their attacks. However, the opponent’s strong defense continued to thwart their efforts.
The second half did not provide significant changes for the Indonesian U-17 Team, and they had to receive an additional goal from their opponents in the 47th minute. However, the players continued to show enthusiasm and determination not to give up.
In the 70th minute, the Bima Sakti coach made several changes to his strategy by including several new players. These changes brought positive results with attacks that threatened the opponent’s goal. However, they were still unable to score a goal.
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Even though they ultimately lost with a score of 0-3, the Indonesian U-17 Team striker, Arkhan Kaka, spoke after the match and revealed that the team had tried hard to implement the strategy taught by the coach before the match. Even though the results were less than satisfactory, the enthusiasm to continue developing did not fade.
“Thank God, we have implemented the strategy well, but the results obtained are less than optimal,” said Kaka.
Even though the results of this match did not meet expectations, the Indonesian U-17 Team players will not dwell on disappointment.
They are committed to continuing to train and fight even harder. These matches provide valuable evaluation, helping them determine what areas need to improve to face future challenges.
“We have to continue to evaluate and work harder, because even though we are facing stronger opponents, that is no excuse for us. We have to continue to train and work hard to get better,” he added.
With persistent preparation and high enthusiasm, the Indonesian U-17 Team is ready to face the 2023 U-17 World Cup and give its best to achieve success at the international level. ***