Hong Kong is considered to be a realistic opponent to prepare the U-23 compete in Pre-Olympic Games 2012 and SEA Games 2011. It also supported by Iman Arief with his statement on Saturday, January 22, 2011. That Hong Kong has more chance than Australia because of some considerations.
"Actually there are two options between Hong Kong and Australia. But, Hong Kong is more realistic than Australia. Beside the hot climate in Australia, the time consideration is also one of Alfred Riedl reasons", said Iman Arief after the 2nd Congress of PSSI in Pasific Pan, Nirwana Resort Bali.
"The time to face Australia is too short. If we have a friendly match with Australia, it will be scheduled around February 6-9, 2011. While Hong Kong already schedule around February 9-12, 2011 for the friendly match. And if so, we will also face the Hong Kong U-23 national team positively", mentioned by Iman Arief.
The first step of U-23 in Pre-Olympic Games 2012 will match the Turkmenistan. The first leg will be held in Indonesia at February 23, 2011. Then the second leg, Turkmenistan will be the host at March 9, 2011.
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