Download the TribunX news application on the Play Store or App Store to get a new experience… TRIBUN-VIDEO.COM – The Indonesia vs Japan national team in the 2026 World Cup Round 3 qualifiers next week is not only about duels on the field, but also strategy in team planning. The Japanese coach, Hajime Moriyasu, could be said to be clever at seeing opportunities. He and the Japanese Football Federation (JFA) proposed a change to the kick-off schedule to the AFC to play against the Indonesian National Team. By mutual agreement with the Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI), changes to the kick-off schedule were made. The schedule which was originally held on Thursday (14/11) was shifted one day to Friday (15/11). The Indonesia vs Japan national team match at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium will be the last qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup from the Asian zone on matchday 5. The reason Hajime Moriyasu proposed changing the schedule was to create comfort for his team. Many Japanese players work abroad (Europe) and travel further afield so that when they return to the national team, they only have a short time to adapt. Moriyasu wanted more than that. In terms of rest time, the Japanese national team has longer time. In September and October, for example, the Japanese national team immediately flies to the next venue after playing the first match. This will be different from now against the Indonesian National Team, Takumi Minamino and colleagues can return to the hotel first to rest. Only the next night after the match left for Xiamen, China. “We created better conditions,” explained Tomiyasu at the press conference announcing the list of Japanese players today, Tuesday (7/11/2024) as quoted by Nikkan Sports. “After thinking about how we would travel, we decided to make a different trip than before, by resting and traveling at night instead of traveling in the morning. The players were ready (with that plan),” he continued. The implication of changing the kick-off time is to create an interesting match climate. The player’s prime condition will enable the player to perform optimally in the match. Therefore, the initial rest break before the match when overseas European players arrive has more time to rest and adapt. The issue of overseas players in Europe does not only concern Japanese players, but also the Indonesian national team. “Due to difficulties in scheduling, it was difficult to organize everything,” said the Director of the Japanese National Team, Masakuni Yamamoto. “We were able to make this arrangement because we have a good relationship with the Indonesian association,” he added. Hajime Moriyasu is grateful that the change in kick-off time for the Indonesia vs Japan National Team can be realized. “We are very grateful for the additional day,” he said. “The reason is, we have to familiarize ourselves first with local conditions.” “Even if we go to Indonesia, the difference in temperature and climate is quite big. From a tactical perspective, we can train once again and hold another meeting which will allow us to share concepts and ways of dueling in preparation for the match.” “I want to use it effectively,” he concluded. Group C standings for 2026 World Cup Qualification Third Round 1. Japan | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 15-1 | 10 Points 2. Australia | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4-3 | 5 Points 3. Saudi Arabia | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3-4 | 5 Points 4. Bahrain | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |3-7 | 5 Points 5. Indonesian National Team | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4-5 | 3 Points 6. China | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4-13 | 3 Points *Description: Team | Number of plays | Win | Draw | Lose | goals conceded | points Schedule for the Indonesian National Team in the 2026 World Cup Qualifications This Month Friday, 15 November 2024 at 19.00 WIB – Indonesia vs Japan Tuesday, 19 November 2024 at 19.00 WIB – Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia (Tribunnews.com/Sina) Source: TribunSolo.com Video Editor : Muhammad Taufiqurrohman Uploader : Fitriana SekarAyu Tags World Cup Qualification 2026, Indonesian National Team, Hajime Moriyasu, Japanese National Team, schedule changes, match schedule, 2026 World Cup Qualifications This article was published on Tribunnews.com with the title Changes to the Kick-off for the Indonesian vs Japanese National Team, Part of the Strategy, Hajime Moriyasu Sumringah, https://www.tribunnews.com/superskor/2024/11/07/besar-kick-off-timnas-indonesia-vs-jepang-bagi-dari-strategi-hajime-moriyasu-sumringah?page=all. Author: Muhammad Nursina Rasyidin Editor: Arif Tio Buqi Abdulah
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