Indonesia Need Miracle to Qualify

Indonesian Timnas was at stake. Opportunities team made by Alfred Riedl stepped into the semifinals of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2014 is almost closed, after the second matchday of Group A on Tuesday (11/25/2014), 0-4 defeat of the Philippines. Word Utina fate and his friends were hanging on the outcome of other games. Only a miracle can pass Garuda.

Yes, the unpleasant reality that must be faced after the other games in this group, Vietnam 3-0 win over Laos. An additional three points to make a host collecting a total of four points, two points behind the Philippines, which already qualified for the semifinals. Meanwhile, Indonesia third on one point, the result of a 2-2 draw against Vietnam in the first game.

Mathematically, Indonesia still has the opportunity to step into the last four prestigious tournament between countries of Southeast Asian countries, because they still have a game against Laos, which has certainly eliminated because it had swallowed two defeats (lost 1-4 in the first game of the Philippines). Victory seemed unachievable Garuda troops.

However, the victory was not enough for Indonesia to advance to the semifinals. The fate of the country's pride team also formed by the other match between Vietnam and the Philippines in the final match on Friday (28/11). Match Indonesia vs Laos and Vietnam vs Philippines will be held simultaneously.

Well, here there are "rules" that will determine the pace of Indonesia. With a goal difference of minus four (-4), there is no option for Sergio van Dijk and colleagues in addition to win with a big score against Laos. However, the big win was not enough to secure the Indonesian step because they also hope the Philippines can beat Vietnam, which currently has a goal difference of plus three (+3).

Illustration, Indonesia must win by a margin of at least five goals over Laos, the Philippines was hoping to win by a margin of at least four goals on the host. An almost impossible expectations can be realized, because Vietnam surely perform all-out to avoid a crushing defeat. It took a miracle for that scenario happen.

Thus, a realistic target for Indonesia today is spared from the position of caretaker Group A, although it will not be easy victory over Laos, which gives a tight fight against Vietnam.