Suara.com – Qualification for the 2026 World Cup has been in the spotlight with the success of the Indonesian national team in advancing to the second round.
The Garuda squad managed to beat Brunei Darussalam with an aggregate of 12-0, although this second leg marked an unsatisfactory performance from several players.
In this article, we will discuss three Indonesian national team players who did not perform well in this match.
Dendy Sulistyawan: Wasted Opportunity
Dendy Sulistyawan, a Bhayangkara Presisi Indonesia player, was one of the players who performed less than satisfactorily in the second leg against Brunei Darussalam. Even though he had the opportunity to play from the early minutes, Dendy’s performance up front was very dull. He failed to convert several golden opportunities into goals, including the moment in the 20th minute when he received a pass from Witan Sulaeman.
In a one-on-one situation with the opposing goalkeeper, Dendy failed to take an effective kick, making it easier for the opposing goalkeeper to anticipate it. Dendy Sulistyawan must improve his performance to take an important role in the upcoming match.
Saddil Ramdani: A Role with Minimal Impact
Saddil Ramdani, who previously started the first leg, this time started from the bench. He came on in the second half to replace Egy Maulana Vikri, but his performance did not have a significant impact. The right side of the Indonesian National Team’s attack looked lacking in life with Saddil on the pitch.
The presence of Asnawi Mangkualam, who plays as a right-back, on the other hand, provides a significant boost to the right side of the National Team’s attack. Saddil Ramdani needs to increase his contribution to make a bigger contribution to his team.
Pratama Arhan: Continues to Look Blunt