Key Achievements of Indonesia's Football Team Under Shin Tae-yong

TheIndonesia.co - On Monday, the All-Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) announced the termination of Shin Tae-yong's contract as the head coach of the Indonesian national football team.

According to Antara News Agency, Shin was appointed by PSSI in December 2019, succeeding interim coach Yeyen Tumena, who had stepped in following Simon McMenemy’s departure.

While Indonesia's national team did not secure any major trophies during his tenure, Shin's contributions to the development of the team are undeniable. His time as coach saw several key milestones and notable achievements.

In his first AFF Cup, Shin guided Indonesia to the final of the 2020 AFF Cup (ASEAN Championship). Although Indonesia was defeated by Thailand in the two-legged final, finishing as runners-up with a 0-4 loss and a 2-2 draw, the team showed impressive performances throughout the competition.

In 2022, Shin led the team to the final round of the 2023 U-20 Asian Cup, where they impressed during the qualification stages with victories over Vietnam, Timor-Leste, and Hong Kong.

Shin's leadership also took the Indonesian team to the finals of the 2023 AFF U-23 Championship. Despite their strong efforts, Vietnam narrowly edged out Indonesia in a penalty shootout.

In early 2024, Shin successfully led the team through the group stages of the 2023 Asian Cup, reaching the round of 16. Unfortunately, their journey ended with a tough 4–0 loss to Australia.

Some of the standout achievements during Shin Tae-yong's time as head coach include:

• Runner-up at the 2020 AFF Cup
• Bronze medal at the 2021 SEA Games
• Runner-up at the 2023 AFF U-23 Championship
• Qualification for the 2023 U-20 Asian Cup
• Fourth place at the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup
• Advancement to the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualification
• Qualification for the 2027 Asian Cup
• Improvement in FIFA ranking from 173rd to 129th

Shin's tenure, marked by these key milestones, will be remembered as a period of growth and progress for Indonesia’s national football team. Kamsahamnida (thank you in Korean language addressed for those who are senior and highest respected), Coach Shin!