TERJEMAHAN BAHASA ada dibawah ya gans!!

The Oranjes has definitely forgotten their Euro 2012 nightmares where 3 straight defeats sent them home earlier. Netherlands last 2 matches against Estonia & Rumania proven their 4-3-3 formation is a robust attacking formula let the opponents no space to breath. Rumanian’s towering high goalkeeper Pantilimon had to pick 4 balls in his net while Estonians a bit lucky only conceded 3 goals.

Meneer Louis won’t gamble much to overhaul this 4-3-3 pattern, they will not want to ruin their winning rhythm as China awaiting their present only 4 days after Indonesia’s match and in 2 months’ time there is a friendly slash revenge match against Portugal.

Slight adjustment might be made for stronger opponent with 2 sit deep midfielders, but for match against Indonesia Swansea’s deGuzman and Galatasaray’s Wesley Sneijder will rule the midfield and dictate the match. Debutants Lerin Duarte or Jens Toornstra might fill one spot left by regular option Kevin Strootman and Rafael van der Vaart at the center court.

The key for Indonesian football team to defeat Netherlands is to put 2 prolific defensive minded midfielders to reduce Netherlands midfielder creativity and help to cover Oranjes wingers cutting in movement. Timnas Indonesia need to pick 4-2-3-1 formation where they can start with some quick short passes and wide play combination to utilize The Pacey Pair Andik-Boaz. Persib’s best buy this season Sergio van Dijk clinical finishing touch will be a great spearhead option for Garuda’s attacking mode. We are sure the green passport holder won’t let us down even though he was born in Netherlands.

I would like to promote The Ahmad Duo (Ahmad Bustomi and Ahmad Jupriyanto) to sit deeper & prevent killer passes from Oranjes midfielders and help to strengthen the flanks while Greg Nwokolo floats above them to carry on offensive plays and distribute the ball wide to Andik-Boaz. Greg’s above average ball control also will help van Dijk to open up attacking space against Oranjes defensive quartet. Ohh...one more thing...Kaka Jacksen F Tiago might also want to duet Bustomi & Maitimo at the heart of Garuda's play. They both posses great vision & ball control.

Netherland’s target man is definitely booked by Robin van Persie, while recently praised Champions League Final hero Arjen Robben will operate from Netherlands left flank accompanied by PSV’s Jermaine Daud Lens quick leg at the right wing. Kurnia Meiga is the best option under the cross bar with Ricardo Salampessy (RB) – Victor Igbonefo (DF) – M. Roby (DF) – Toni Sucipto (LB) stand tall in front of him. Selecting Ricardo & Toni for the first half would help to enhance Garuda’s defensive wall, while Zulkifli Syukur (RB) and Ruben Sanadi (LB) would be available on the bench for more attacking role.

Sitting on the bench are Immanuel Wanggai & Hendro Siswanto to substitute Maitimo/ Bustomi/ Jufriyanto, while Ian Louis Kabes & Vendry Mofu will be available to cover Andik & Boaz.

We are expecting calm & robust defensive play illustrated by Garuda’s back four and smart plays started by the Ahmad Duo to control the midfield, while the Pacey Pair will tear Oranjes defenders apart from both flanks. Big weight carried on Sergio & Victor’s shoulder to score a goal(s) to the Kenneth Vermeer's net.

We are waiting to give a big round of applause and welcome home greetings in Gelora Bung Karno for Indonesian heritage Netherland’s center back John Heitinga whose father was born in Jakarta & Grandfather was born in Belitung.

Terbanglah Garuda Muda!!

@diedroc