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Herdman disappointed by lack of goals despite win over Mozambique

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia's national football team coach John Herdman expressed slight disappointment that his team did not score more than one goal against Mozambique in their FIFA Match Day game.
  • Despite winning 1-0 with a goal from Ole Romeny, Herdman noted the team created many more chances and could have secured a larger margin of victory.
  • Herdman praised the team's resilience in defending their lead and highlighted the positive performances of several players in the matches played during the international break.

John Herdman, the coach of the Indonesian national football team, voiced mild frustration following their 1-0 victory over Mozambique in a FIFA Match Day fixture. While pleased with the win, secured by Ole Romeny's 11th-minute goal, Herdman felt his team squandered numerous opportunities to extend their lead.

But I am happy to see the team's resilience when tested in several periods of the match and having to fight hard to maintain the lead. We needed a test like that.

— John HerdmanSpeaking at a post-match press conference after Indonesia's 1-0 victory over Mozambique.

"But I am happy to see the team's resilience when tested in several periods of the match and having to fight hard to maintain the lead. We needed a test like that," Herdman stated during a post-match press conference. Statistics showed Indonesia dominated possession with 60 percent and registered 15 shots, three on target, compared to Mozambique's seven shots, two on target.

Herdman acknowledged that Mozambique, despite being lower in FIFA rankings than Oman whom Indonesia previously defeated 3-0, posed a significant challenge. He noted that international breaks in June are often difficult as players join national teams after demanding club seasons. "We expected Mozambique to come as a wounded team and play with great spirit, and that's exactly what happened. However, for most of the match, our players were able to control the game and show their quality," the English coach commented.

We expected Mozambique to come as a wounded team and play with great spirit, and that's exactly what happened. However, for most of the match, our players were able to control the game and show their quality.

— John HerdmanDescribing the challenge posed by Mozambique during the FIFA Match Day game.

He specifically commended Romeny for his fifth goal for the Garuda team, all scored at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. Herdman also praised Ragnar Oratmangoen and Marselino Ferdinan for their debut matches under his guidance, as well as Elkan Baggott for his contributions. Joey Pelupessy received special mention for his vital role in midfield. "I think we can be proud of the work in these last two matches. But we must remain humble and get back to work for the next big agenda in September," Herdman concluded.

I think we can be proud of the work in these last two matches. But we must remain humble and get back to work for the next big agenda in September.

— John HerdmanReflecting on the team's performance during the international break and looking ahead.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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