Indonesia vs. Malaysia Final AFF

Indonesia vs. Malaysia :Indonesia may have thumped Malaysia 5-1 in the opening group stage game of the Asean Football Federation Suzuki Cup, but that was a long time ago. Malaysia has proven its quality with results against regional powerhouses Vietnam and Thailand. The Malaysians have potent scorers, such as Norshahrul Idlan and Safee Sali.

While Malaysia will pose a far greater attacking threat than the Philippines, Indonesia will be confident enough in its own form and strength in depth. For example, against the Philippines in the second leg, coach Alfred Riedl had to do without poster boy Irfan Bachdim.

The flanks are the key area in Riedl’s strategy. Through the middle there isn’t a lot of pace, and striker Christian Gonzales likes the ball played to feet.

Oktovianus Maniani has had the fans on the edge of their seats ever since he joined the national team. Indeed Ridwan, a teammate of Oktovianus at Sriwijaya, has also chipped in with two goals.

On the bench, Riedl has a couple of options to keep pulling wide. Interestingly, Riedl has been using Arif as an impact player, coming on to replace Oktovianus with some fresh legs and providing yet more cutting edge to the Indonesian front line. There’s a touch of Roy Keane about the midfield dynamo.

The Arema Indonesia midfielder is another player for whom international football seemed to pass by, but his consistent performances during the AFF Cup have impressed fans and critics alike. Under Riedl they have played nine games and won eight, just that 7-1 reverse against Uruguay blotting the record book. But all the games have been played in front of passionate home crowds. Indonesia vs. Malaysia AFF Cup

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AFF Suzuki Cup Final 2010
December 26, 2010 11:00:00 AM GMT
Bukit Jalil Stadium - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia