The Indonesian futsal national team coach, Kensuke Takahashi, outlined the key to the success of his foster children winning in the fight for third place in the 2018 AFF Futsal Cup,

Playing at the Sports Hall (GOR) of Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia successfully defeated Vietnam with a score of 3-1. In that match, Vietnam played more aggressively than Indonesia. According to Kensuke, calm and high concentration made Indonesia managed to reduce the Vietnam attack.

"Our game today is full of caution and concentration throughout the game," Kensuke was quoted as saying from BolaSport.com. Also read: 2018 AFF Futsal Cup - Bend Vietnam, Indonesian National Team Wins Third Rank Even so, Kensuke admitted that he was still not satisfied because Indonesia still showed a gap.

"Our defense is not fully good but there has been progress," said the 37-year coach The success of the Indonesian futsal team won third place is a test of achievement in the 2012 AFF Futsal Cup. Also read: 2018 AFF Futsal Cup - Indonesian Auditor terrorized, Malaysia National Team Coach: Education Is Important! At that time, the Indonesian futsal national team Syahidansyah Lubis and colleagues won a bronze medal after conquering Malaysia. In 14 times, Indonesia's best achievement was when they won the 2010 edition.

At that time, Indonesia won a landslide victory over Malaysia 5-0 in the final. When Indonesia won, the Southeast Asian futsal king, Thailand, did not participate. As is known, Thailand is the most successful country in the AFF Futsal Cup with a collection of 13 titles until last year.