Herdman Calls for Tactical Improvements After Vietnam Defeat
- 04 Agt 2026 07:59 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Key Points
- Coach John Herdman said maintaining a compact team shape in both attack and defense will be a key focus as the Garuda prepare for their decisive ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 clash with Singapore.
- Herdman admitted Vietnam outperformed Indonesia tactically in the 3-0 defeat, saying his side's performance was not good enough and must improve before the final Group A match.
RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesian national football team head coach John Herdman has identified tactical discipline and maintaining a compact team shape as key priorities ahead of the Garuda's decisive final ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 Group A match against Singapore, where a victory is needed to keep semifinal hopes alive.
Following Indonesia's 3-0 defeat to Vietnam at Pakansari Stadium in Bogor, West Java, on Monday, August 3, 2026, he said that his team must improve both offensively and defensively.
"We have to keep our shape compact. Whether we're attacking or defending, the team must stay compact," Herdman said during the post-match press conference on Monday, as quoted by Antara.
The English coach acknowledged that Vietnam outperformed Indonesia tactically throughout the Group A encounter. "I think we have to admit our performance was not good enough. Tactically, they were better," he said.
Herdman stressed that Indonesia must quickly address those weaknesses before facing Singapore in their final group-stage match, with the Garuda still in contention for a place in the semifinals. ***
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