All Together With The Indonesian National Team, PSSI Chairman: We Brush Back Australia
JAKARTA - The general chairman of the All-Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), Erick Thohir, continues to pump up and motivate the spirit of the Indonesian national team to return to overthrow Australia in various competitions. That step also received support from many parties. Erick emphasized that after the Australian U-16 team won the AFF or ASEAN Boys 16 Championships 2024, last Wednesday, July 2, 2024 at Manahan Stadium, Solo, Central Java. The Garuda Muda national team won third place. Erick who appreciated Putu Panji et al's appearance during the AFF U-16 asked the players to immediately forget the failure to defend the title and also defeat from Australia in the semifinals. According to him, the achievements and struggles of the Garuda Muda national team became a motivation, not only for the players, but also for the senior national team to navigate new rivalry with Australia. "Since we defeated Australia in the U-23 Asian Cup Qatar ago, they targeted us to be a new rival. That is why when their youth team won in the AFF yesterday, the celebration was a bit excessive," he said on Sunday 7 July 2024. "But remember, I ask the players, no one should bow their heads. Later we meet Australia, we brush. Together with supporters, we will support the big nation why should be afraid of them," he added. "Our young Garuda must rise against Australia in October. Especially yesterday playing with 10 people can fight. Then, I will tell our senior team who will meet Australia in qualifying for the World Cup to also fight and be able to return to beat them," continued Erick.
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According to football observer Tommy Welly, Erick Thohir's statement which continues to motivate Zahaby Gholy et al so as not to lower their heads and no one crying is the right thing. "Losing in football is normal. But I see, Erick Thohir actually took advantage of the momentum of defeat to provide a powerful motivational injection that can raise the level of mentality, competition, and player skills," continued Towel, his nickname.