Memata-matai Taktik Australia | Kuat di Pertahanan, Andalkan Long Pass & Crossing

Summary

The video analyzes Australia's tactics, Indonesia's Round of 16 opponent in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. It examines Australia's attacking and defending styles, noting they rely on long diagonal passes to wings and struggle creating chances despite dominating possession. Defensively, Australia stays compact blocking openings for counterattacks. The video advises Indonesia to hold possession as Australia lacks Japan's technical quality, counterattack clinically given Australia's defensive solidity, and consider long distance shooting to surprise Australia's defense.

Takeaways

• 😀 Timnas Indonesia makes history by qualifying for knockout stage in Asia Cup for the first time
• 👍 Australia finished as Group B winners with 7 points from 2 wins and 1 draw
• 📈 Australia relies on attacking from the wings via long diagonal passes
• 📉 But their finishing still lacks precision with only 4 goals from 46 shots
• 🚀 Wingers Boyile and Bos are key attacking threats
• 🛡️ Defensively Australia conceded just 1 goal due to solid center backs Souttar and Behich
• 🧠 They build up play with a 4-1-5 or 3-3-5 formation to overload opponent's defense
• ⏩ In transition they quickly reshape to a compact defensive block
• 🦾 Australia has physical and aerial advantage which is a big test for Indonesia
• 🎯 Indonesia needs to take any chances clinically and consider long range shots to break Australia's defense

Q & A

What formation does Australia use?

Australia uses a 4-3-3 formation under coach Graham Arnold.

Who are Australia's key players?

Key players include goalkeeper Matt Ryan, center back Harry Souttar, midfielder Aaron Mooy, and forwards Mathew Leckie, Mitchell Duke and Ajdin Hrustic.

How does Australia build attacks?

Australia builds attacks through long diagonal passes to the wings and through short combinations in midfield to progress the ball.

What is Australia's main attacking approach?

Australia relies heavily on attacks from the flanks, using long passes to the wingers and then aiming crossed or cutbacks into the penalty area.

How does Australia defend?

Australia defends in a medium block, usually a 4-4-2 shape, and presses based on triggers rather than an all-out high press.

What are the strengths of Australia's defense?

The defense is compact dealing with counters, the center backs are strong individually, and the fullbacks provide good defensive cover.

What could Indonesia exploit against Australia?

Indonesia could exploit aerial duels and second balls given Australia's height advantage, and try to shoot more from outside the box against their compact defense.

How can Indonesia deal with Australia's wing attacks?

Indonesia's wide defenders must close down quickly on Australia's wingers but not fully commit to prevent them dribbling past.

What approach should Indonesia take?

Indonesia could try to keep more possession and build attacks slowly when possible, and counterattack more clinically.

What was the prediction against Japan?

The prediction was that Indonesia could exploit Japan on set pieces, which proved correct for Indonesia's goal from a long throw-in.