I know those words belong to Daniel Mananta, but it conveys how much I love Indonesia. Honestly, I'm not a fan of soccer, but when it comes to Indonesia, well I have to do is showing my love and proud to be Indonesian.

We all know that The AFF Cup is the soccer's greatest achievement in ASEAN. At the beginning, I didn't give any attention, but I always wanted to know how hard Timnas Indonesia strived to be the best. When Indonesia defeated Philipines and headed to final, I screamed so loudly !

Hell yeah ! Go Indonesia !

The first leg facing Malaysia, it sucks. The first half, Garudas showed their ability to fly away. Our player played seriously and tried to score the ball, but Malaysia's GK was very good. It was ended with double 0.

The second half, it turned deadly. Toma Maasaki, the referee had to discuss to FIFA about laser thing. Dammit Malaysia supporter. First thought was, it's gonna be WO, but, it's decided that the show must go on. Well, we've known that our players lost their focus to the game. And the end. 3-0 for Malaysia.

The second leg was about to come, and I felt kinda worried. Malaysia's so good with Dynamite Duo Norshahrul Idlan Talaha and Mohd Safee Mohd Sali, and also the GK Khairul Fahmi Che Mat. I gave standing ovation to the GK because he broke a lot of Garudas' chances. You rock !

Anyway, our Garudas gave the spectators damn beautiful play. I counted there's 10 chances to score the ball, including the penalty kick. Well, I dont want to blame the Captain. It's hard to execute the ball while thousands people screaming at you. I knew it, Firman Utina :)

The minutes after was so hard. Garudas kept on pressing, but Malaysia taught us how to defend. Gonzales was at the top in their list. So he's not given any space to do any action. And Malaysia's good at counter attack. Then Safee Sali kicked the ball freely, deceiving our great Markus Horison. And Malaysia achieve another point. But the best part is, Garudas showed their amazing mental : Never give up although it seems hopeless. When people on my news feed or my timeline made pesimistic statuses. Well, get lost then. There's 19 minutes left, and finally. FINALLY !! M Nasuha made a pretty goal from Bustomi's unsuccesful kick. And : WOOHOO !!! I screamed with whole my family. See ? That's how winner to take control. Minutes ran, and RIDWAN MADE A GOAL !!! Another WOOHOO is in the air !!!

Lol, so out of control.

Anyway, I'm fvckin proud of Indonesia, and proud to be Indonesia !


Because like Bambang Pamungkas' saying "Kita tidak kalah, kita menang, tapi kita tidak juara"




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