Ahead Of The 2020 AFF Cup Final, Evan Dimas: We Must Finish The Second Leg With Thirst And Hunger For Victory

JAKARTA - The captain of the Indonesian national team Evan Dimas is ready to perform optimally in the second leg of the 2020 AFF Cup final. Not only that, he is also ready to take revenge with Indonesia's defeat in the first leg.

The 0-4 defeat by Thailand on Wednesday, December 29, Evan Dimas admitted, did not meet the expectations of the Garuda Squad. That's what made Evan Dimas then determined to be able to show a better appearance in the second leg which was held at the National Stadium, Singapore, on Saturday tomorrow.

"Everyone knows that the first leg did not meet our expectations. We are sad. As a professional player, I will finish this match professionally," said Evan Dimas at a press conference ahead of the match, Friday, December 31.

Evan Dimas also said that to face the second leg later, the national team must perform optimally. Not only that, the captain also wanted his teammates to compete with thirst and hunger for victory.

"We must finish the second leg with a thirst and hunger for victory. We must forget the first leg and make up for it in the second leg," he continued.

Despite the enthusiasm shown by Evan Dimas, the defeat in the first leg made Indonesia's step to be considered difficult to win the AFF Cup trophy.

In order to be able to bring the title, the national team needed a victory by a margin of four goals to force an extra time round. Indonesia can immediately become champions if it successfully beats Thailand with a difference of five goals.