Indonesia 1-0 Philippines 2nd leg, Gonzales superb strike

Indonesia advanced to the finals round AFF Suzuki Cup 2010. On the second leg match on Sunday (12/19/2010), Indonesia beat the Philippines with the same score as the first leg 1-0.

Indonesia single goal scored by "El Loco" Cristian Gonzalez. In the final game of Indonesia will face Malaysia on 26 December and 29 December.

Indonesia played without Irfan Bachdim, due to injury during the first leg. The match began with an attack which is dominated by Indonesia. In 11th minute Indonesia almost scored through El Loco, unfortunately the action was stopped by goalkeeper Philippines. No less enthusiasm, the Philippines was to build an attack by relying on counterattacks.

On 22nd minutes Ian Araneta get a yellow card due to lift the foot too high. Okto kick 32nd minutes still wide on the left net Philippines. Robert Giyer get a yellow card on 37th minutes.

Gonzales left foot shot on 43 minutes led to the left corner that is not in reach by goalkeeper Philippines, change score to be 1-0 for Indonesia. Until the final whistle the first half the score remained 1-0.

In the early half of the second half the team did a lot of offense so that the level of tension among the players can not be avoided. Accurate kick from Zulkifli at 50th minutes can still be blocked by Neil.

Substitution of players made the Philippines to conduct refresher. At 56th minute Nestorio Jr. Margarse replace Roel Gener. Ian Araneta replaced by Emilio Caligdong at 75th minute, and replacing James Younghusband replaced by Yanti Barsales at 83rd minutes. While Indonesia played Arif Suyono replace Okto in 84th minutes. McMenemy was seen shaking his head to see the team who never could carve a goal.

Over time of four minutes until the final whistle sounded the score remained unchanged 1-0 for Indonesia. These results 2-0 on aggregate bring Indonesia to the final round AFF Suzuki Cup 2010.

Philippine 0-1 Indonesia, Gonzales head gol

Indonesia opened up opportunities to the AFF Cup 2010 final after defeating Philippines 1-0 in the first leg semi-final at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Thursday [16/12].

With the victory, Indonesia just need grabbed a draw in the second leg in the same place on Sunday [19/12]. In addition, Indonesia became the first team to beat Philippines in the AFF Cup 2010.

Played in front of 80 thousand spectators, including President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Indonesia appeared dominant throughout the match. In contrast, the Philippines still maintains a defense tactic while occasionally counterattack.

Some opportunities obtained Indonesia, but has not produced a goal. In 10th minute , bait from Oktovianus Maniani can not be maximized by Cristian Gonzalez. The ball can still be caught Philippines goalkeeper.

Philippine counter! Starting from attack to Indonesia defense, Phil Younghusband who get free space fired hard, forcing Markus Haris Maulana brushed off the ball in the 13th minute.

In the 32nd minute, Indonesia managed to break the deadlock through a header from Cristian Gonzalez utilize error goalkeeper Neil Etheridge anticipate Firman Utina long ball.

In the second half, Indonesia is again trying to suppress the Philippine defense to double the advantage. Despite dominating the game, Indonesia attack less threatening Philippines defense.

Conversely, The Azkals nearly equalized in the 75th minute when James Younghusband kick with his back to goal barely entered. Fortunately there are Zulkifli Sukur who repulsed the ball which rolled into the empty goal.

Until the game was over, the score remained 1-0 for Indonesia.

Indonesia 6-0 Laos, attack football show

Indonesia succeeded in destroying Laos with a fantastic score, 6-0 in AFF Cup 2010. Games with high speed and slick successfully demonstrated by the Indonesian national team.

Indonesia repeatedly attacks endanger the goal of Laos. If Indonesian player managed to take advantage of every opportunity, Indonesia can break the wicket Laos more than 6-0.

The six goals scored by Firman Utina Indonesia (minutes 25, 49), M Ridwan (minute 35), Irfan Bachdim (minute 51), Arif Suyono (minute 74) and Octavian Maniani (minute 80).

With the results of this victory, bringing the Indonesian national team are top of the standings with six points at the same time achievement for the semis. In the next game Indonesia will meet most favored team, Thailand.

Thus, whatever the result when meet with Thailand, will not affect Indonesia step towards the semi-finals. Then, the winner of this match will face the runner up in Group B.

Two Indonesian victory is worth to be appreciated. Because, from two matches of Indonesia has managed to gain just 11 goals and conceded just one goal.