On the 28th of January at 11:30 pm Melbourne time, 7:30 pm in Jakarta, Australia will begin it's qualification campaign for the 2011 Asian Cup against Indonesia at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
The Gelora Bung Karno Stadium is named after the first President of Indonesia, it is located in Central Jakarta, has a capacity of just 88,000 people and was opened in 1962.
Australian Squad
Pim Verbeek named his all A-league 21 man squad for the Indonesia match on the past Monday.
D. Allsopp 2 caps Striker
B. Celeski No caps Midfielder
T. Pondelijak 4 caps Midfielder
M. Theokiltos No caps GK
A. Thompson 30 caps 21 goals (However 13 of these goals were scored in the one mach) FW
R. Vargas 1 cap CB
All of the above are Melbourne Victory players
R. Cornthwaite No caps CB
E. Galekovic No caps GK
S. Jamieson No caps LB
P. Reid No caps CDM, CM
The above are Adelaide players
D. Heffernan No caps LB
D. Macallister No caps CF
M. Simon No caps CF
D. Vukovic No caps GK
The above are Central Coast players
C. Moore 40 caps 3 goals CB Queensland Roar
M. Zullo No caps Left winger Queensland Roar
M. Mckay 1 cap Midfielder Queensland Roar
T. Elrich No caps RB, Right winger Newcastle Jets
M. Thompson No caps Midfielder, Fullback Newcastle Jets
S. Cole No caps Winger, fullback Sydney FC
N. Topor - Stanley 3 caps CB Perth Glory
The squad is very inexperienced with a total of only 81 caps and Craig Moore with 40 caps nearly has half. Archie Thompson with 30 caps makes up another 38 % of the caps. Whichever goalkeeper from E. Galekovic, M. Theokiltos or D. Vukovic is chosen they will be making their international debut. Also from the chosen squad only Archie Thompson and Craig Moore have scored an international goal before. The squad has a fair amount of versatility with at least seven of the players able to play in a least two positions.
From the 21 players chosen by Pim Verbeek my choice of lineup would be-
...........................E. Galekovic
T. Elrich R. Vargas G. Moore S. Jamieson
...........................P. Reid
B. Celeski............................S. Cole
...........................M. Zullo
.................A. Thompson D. Allsopp
Subs
M. Theokiltos
R. Cornthwaite
D. Heffernan
M. Mckay
M. Thompson
D. Macallister
M. Simon
At this point of time Pim Verbeek hasn't given any indication of the players or formation he will use against Indonesia, however it is likely E. Galekovic will be given the nod as goalkeeper, R. Vargas will partner G. Moore in defence and that S. Jamieson will start at left back. It is probable A. Thompson and D. Allsopp will start together up front. It is also probable a 4-4-2 formation will be chosen for the match.
Indonesia
Team nicknames Mereh Putih (Red and White), Garuda- an eagle-like being that Vishnu rides as his mount. Played their first match as the Dutch East Indies in 1934, losing 3-2 to the Philippines. In 1938 when still known as the Dutch East Indies, Indonesia were the first Asian team to play at a world cup. Indonesia lost 6-0 to Hungary in the first round. This is the only word cup appearance Indonesia has made. Indonesia have appeared in the Asian Cup four times 1996, 2000, 2004, 2007 which Indonesia co-hosted with Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia. Indonesia have never made it past the first round at the Asian Cup. Indonesia's only appearance in an Olympic football tournament was in the Melbourne 1956 Olympics. Indonesia were knocked out in a quarter final replay by the USSR 4-0 after a goalless draw in the first match. Indonesia have won the football tournament at the South East Asian Games twice in 1987 and 1991. Indonesia's best result at the ASEAN Football Championship has been runner up, which they have achieved three times in 2000, 2002 and 2004. Indonesia's biggest win was 13-0 against the Philippines in 2002. Indonesia's biggest defeat 7-0 was inflicted by Syria in 2007. Indonesia's current FIFA ranking is 144, Indonesia's higest ranking was 76 which occurred in September 1998 and Indonesia's lowest ranking of 153 which occurred in December 2006.
Recent Form
In the last month and a half Indonesia has played six games. Winning two, 3-0 against Burma (Myanmar) and 4-0 against Cambodia. Losing three, 2-0 against Singapore, 1-0 against Thailand and 2-1 once again against Thailand. Their most recent result was a 0-0 away draw with Oman, which was a Asian Cup qualifier.
The matches against Burma, Cambodia, Singapore and Thailand were ASEAN Championship games, Thailand eliminated Indonesia in the semi-finals.
The draw with Oman is the most impressive result of Indonesia's out of the six matches as well as it being an away match Oman are ranked 50 spots higher than Indonesia at 94.
For the ASEAN Championship Indonesia named a twenty man squad-
Markus Horison GK
Muhamad Roby DF
Erol Iba DF
Fandy Mochtar DF
Charis Yulianto DF
Elie Aiboy FW
Talohu Abdul Mushafy FW
Aliyudin FW
Ponaryo Astaman MF
Ferry Rotinsulu GK
Budi Sudarsono FW
Ismed Sofyan MF
Firman Utina MF
Syamsul Bachri MF
Muhammad Ilham DF
Arif Suyono MF
Bambang Pamungkas FW
Isnan Ali DF
Irsyad Aras MF
Nova Arianto DF
All of the players currently play for Indonesian club teams.
For the Asian Cup qualfying match against Oman four new players, not named in the ASEAN Championship were included for the match day squad-
Boas Theofilus Erwin Salossa MF
Hariono MF
Richardo Salampessy DF
Maman Abdurahman DF
These four players also play their club football in Indonesia.
It's probable the Indonesian starting 11 and match day squad chosen to play against Australia will come from these 24 players.
Indonesia's most dangerous player will be centre forward Bambang Pamungkas, he is Indonesia's all time leading goal scorer (34) and most capped player (87). Attacking midfielder/forward Budi Sudarsono will also be dangerous having scored four goals in his last six internationals.
Indonesia are currently coached by Indonesian Benny Dollo.
Match Prediction
If Australia score an early goal before the 20 minute mark, Australia could get a comfortable 3 or 4 goal win.
If Australia don't score an early goal, 2-1 or 2-0 win in Australia's favour.
If the match is still scoreless approaching 70 minutes narrow 1 nil win to either side or 0-0, 1-1 draw result.
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