PSM Vs Persija: Kemayoran Tigers Have No Fighting

Sleman –

Persija Jakarta failed to win in the semi-final first leg Menpora Cup 2021 at Maguwoharjo Stadium, Sleman, Thursday (15/4) night. Against PSM Makassar, Kemayoran Tiger’s fangs seemed blunt.

Persija was actually superior in possession of the ball by 55 percent. There were also seven shots fired with three of them aimed at the goal.

Marko Simic, who is, Persija’s goal machine can only fire one shot on goal. The other two were made by Osvaldo Haay.

Persia’s failure to create a goal is also due to the strength of PSM’s defense. The Persian attacks did not bite in tearing the back line of PSM commanded by Zulkifli Syukur.

“Indeed, tonight we could not score goals from several opportunities. I think the defense of PSM is very strong, they are persistent so that the opportunities we get do not become goals,” said Persija Jakarta coach Sudirman.

Sudirman said that throughout the match, the two teams tried to play an attacking game. However, the wet field conditions after the rain prevented the two teams from developing their game.

“The two teams also tried to attack, but with the slippery conditions on the pitch it was difficult for us to complete the existing opportunities. Tonight’s match was very tough, both teams tried to win the match, both teams played with high tension,” he said.

Sudirman was grateful for the draw obtained by Persija. Moreover, the Kemayoran Tigers had to play with 10 players since Marco Motta was rewarded with a second yellow card in the 83rd minute.

“I hope that in the second leg the players will not get a red card again. It is very unfortunate when we press we need a complete player and we need all the players,” Sudirman emphasized.

PSM met Persija again in the second leg of the Menpora Cup semi-final which took place at Manahan Stadium, Solo, April 18, 2021. Even though the semifinals were contested twice, there was no system of aggressiveness for away goals in place.

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