Ligaindonesia – Timnas Indonesia U-22 meraih medali emas sepak bola SEA Games 2023 Kamboja. Tim besutan Indra Sjafri ini sukses mengandaskan musuh bebuyutannya, Thailand, dengan skor 5-2 secara dramatis di Stadion National Olympic Stadium Phom Penh, Selasa (16/5/2023).
Di Tanah Air, ribuan suporter merayakan keberhasilan Indonesia meraih medali emas SEA Games 2023. Mereka berkumpul di Bundaran HI, Jakarta pada Selasa (16/5/2023).
Para suporter itu datang dari penjuru DKI Jakarta. Mereka datang dengan menggunakan berbagai moda transportasi.
Nyanyian yang berisi lirik-lirik juara berkumandang di Bundaran HI. Mereka juga datang dengan berbagai pernak-pernik. Satu di antaranya tentu saja bendera Merah-Putih.
Medali emas di SEA Games 2023 memang layak untuk dirayakan. Ini adalah medali emas pertama Indonesia dari cabang olaharaga sepak bola SEA Games sejak 1991.
Sejauh ini Indonesia sudah memiliki tiga medali emas dari cabang olahraga sepak bola SEA Games. Dua medali emas sebelumya diraih pada edisi 1987 di Jakarta dan 1991 di Manila.
Banjir Ucapan Selamat
Timnas Indonesia U-22 banjir ucapan selamat. Tak hanya dari Tanah Air, rival di ASEAN juga termasuk Vietnam, Malaysia, dan Filipina.
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“What a thrilling match. Riveting! Ruthless! Relentless! Congratulation to Indonesia 🇮🇩. You deserved to win. The most valuable gold medal I have ever seen. From Vietnam,” tulis Nguyen Thanh.
“Thailand scored 2-2 just to lose 5-2 (ngakak),” tulis Dang Doi.
Salam dari Filipina
Seorang fans Filipina, memahami betul betapa lamanya Indonesia menanti kemenangan ini.
“What a match! Congratulations to Indonesia after many years of heartbreaks you deserves it! I remember when you lost to a penalty to Malaysia in a gold medal match in Sea Games 2011 which held in your country that’s probably one of the painful way of losing. But you regain the championship. Respect from Philippines,” tulis Prince Dela Roca Rosales.
Kemenangan buat Rakyat Indonesia
Suporter Vietnam, juga ikut memberi selamat meski tim mereka disingkirkan Indonesia di semifinal.
“On behalf of true football fans in Vietnam, we congratulate Indonesia for this Seagames gold medal. Enjoy this moment of victory and we understand your happiness. Today is for the people of Indonesia,” tulis Nguyen Thanh Tam.
Suporter Thailand Minta Maaf
Banyak juga suporter Thailand yang memintaa maaf atas insiden yang terjadi.
“Congrats to the clean champion of Indonesia. Today, the Thai national team lost both the game picture, the result of the match, and the spirit of the athletes and staff coaches. I’m very sorry about this terrible incident. And hope that the number 2 player will not get hurt too much, hope the wound heals quickly. Hopefully this incident will not happen again. With respect and apologies for the incident,” tulis Narongsak Chiwimahannob.
“Congratulation Indonesia your are better so you deserve it. And sorry for Thai player and staff very shame,” tulis Watcharasit Wichitpong.
“Congratulations Indonesia. You deserved to win. You are doing well in many areas. But the 2nd goal,kick-back shouldn’t be snatched up, it’s good manners. But anyway, Thailand must concentrate more. You shouldn’t think that kicking back is careless.I would like to apologize on behalf of Thai team with the problem.. The Thai coach instead will forbid the young boy. But he can’t control his temper himself. It’s embarrassing and should be held accountable,” tulis Sarawut Jack Rerkluan.
Pertandingan Paling Seru Sepanjang Sejarah SEA Games
Banyak penikmat bola ASEAN menyebut duel ini menjadi pertandingan SEA Games paling mendebarkan sepanjang sejarah.
“Dramatic and crazy match !!!Congrats the gold medal after 32 years of waiting for Indo fans, the match full of determination and victory is deserved, respect from Vietnam,” tulis Vo Minh Hieu.
“Best football match ever in Sea game. Congratulations Indonesia 🇮🇩 you deserve gold medal, anyway congratulations Thailand as well who got Silver medal,” tulis Abraham Pen.