Argentina to Continue Victory Tour with Friendly Match Against Indonesia
Summary
The reigning World Cup champions, Argentina, will face Indonesia in a friendly match as part of their victory tour. Although stars Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria will be taking a rest, the Argentine team will showcase other superstars. With no competitive fixtures until September, Argentina is using this international break to celebrate their 2022 World Cup triumph. After defeating Australia 2-0, the team is now looking forward to facing Indonesia, ranked 146th in the world.
Match Details
The Argentina vs Indonesia match will kick off at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Monday, June 19, at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Kick-off Time in Major Territories
- USA: Mon, Jun. 19 8:30 a.m. EDT
- Canada: Mon, Jun. 19 8:30 a.m. EDT
- UK: Mon, Jun. 19 1:30 p.m. BST
- Australia: Mon, Jun. 19 10:30 p.m. AEST
- India: Mon, Jun. 19 6 p.m. IST
- Hong Kong: Mon, Jun. 19 8:30 p.m. HKT
- Malaysia: Mon, Jun. 19 8:30 p.m. MYT
- Singapore: Mon, Jun. 19 8:30 p.m. SGT
- New Zealand: Tue, Jun. 20 12:30 a.m. NZST
Live Stream and TV Channel Details
The match will be available for live streaming and on TV channels in various countries:
- USA: CBS Sports Golazo, Paramount+
- UK: Fanatiz
- Australia: Fanatiz
- Canada: Fanatiz
- India: Fanatiz
- New Zealand: Fanatiz
- Malaysia: Astro Supersport 3, Astro Go, sooka
- Singapore: Fanatiz
- Hong Kong: Fanatiz
Team News
Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi along with veterans Angel Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi will be given rest for the match against Indonesia. This presents an opportunity for rising young stars Julian Alvarez and Alejandro Garnacho to display their skills. Head coach Lionel Scaloni is expected to rotate the lineup, and names like Emiliano Martinez, Gio Lo Celso, and Leandro Paredes could feature in the starting eleven.
The Indonesian national team has a mix of players who play domestically and those who have experience playing in European countries. Young centre-back Elkan Baggot, who spent time on loan at League Two club Gillingham, already has 15 caps for the national team. Additionally, there are two young players breaking into the national team after playing in Dutch clubs, midfielder Ivar Jenner and striker Rafael Struick. The team also features players with experience in larger Asian countries, such as defender Asnawi Mangkualam and left-back Pratama Arhan.
Betting Odds
The odds heavily favor Argentina, reflecting the vast difference in quality between the two teams. Indonesia has only one win in their last five matches and is unlikely to match the strength of the reigning World Cup champions.
- Argentina win: BetMGM (USA) -3000, SkyBet (UK) 1/25, Neds (Australia) 1.02, Dafabet (India) 1.012
- Draw: SkyBet (UK) 11/1, Neds (Australia) 16.00
- Indonesia win: BetMGM (USA) +5000, SkyBet (UK) 22/1, Neds (Australia) 34.00, Dafabet (India) 23.00
Other betting options include both teams to score (Y/N) and over/under 4.5 goals.
Conclusion
The friendly match between Argentina and Indonesia provides an opportunity for Argentina to continue their victory tour and celebrate their 2022 World Cup triumph. Despite the absence of Lionel Messi and other veterans, Argentina‘s impressive squad depth is expected to shine against the 146th-ranked Indonesian team. The match promises to be an interesting spectacle as rising young stars from both teams aim to make an impact on the international stage.
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