AFC Asian Cup
The target will be to advance to the knockout stage and as the Southeast Asian side prepare for their Group D challenge, the-AFC.com takes a look at some key facts and figures.
Making a return
This will be Indonesia's fifth AFC Asian Cup. Their previous appearance was in 2007, when they were co-hosts with Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
This will be Indonesia's fifth AFC Asian Cup. Their previous appearance was in 2007, when they were co-hosts with Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
In need of more
Indonesia won twice in their last six games in the AFC Asian Cup (L4). This after they failed to win in their first six games (D2 L4).
Tough opponents
Indonesia have lost in their last two international matches against Iraq, conceding three goals without reply (1-0 and 2-0 respectively). They also have failed to win in their last six matches against Vietnam (D3 L3).
Indonesia have lost in their last two international matches against Iraq, conceding three goals without reply (1-0 and 2-0 respectively). They also have failed to win in their last six matches against Vietnam (D3 L3).
Strong defence
Indonesia conceded four goals in the AFC Asian Cup back in 2007 – the fewest in a single edition in their history.
Creative force
Firman Utina (pictured above) created 10 chances for Indonesia in 2007 AFC Asian Cup – the most by any Indonesian player in a single edition.
Firman Utina (pictured above) created 10 chances for Indonesia in 2007 AFC Asian Cup – the most by any Indonesian player in a single edition.
Indonesia's Group D fixtures
v Iraq (January 15)
v Vietnam (January 19)
v Japan (January 24)
v Iraq (January 15)
v Vietnam (January 19)
v Japan (January 24)
