Calvin Verdok: Three Points Against Saudi Arabia Dead Price

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team defender, Calvin Verdonk, assessed that the three points of the match against Saudi Arabia were a fixed price.

You see, the position of the Garuda Squad in Group C standings for the Third Round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers has fallen as caretaker.

The result was obtained after losing against Japan 0-4 on Friday, November 15, 2024. The Indonesian national team only packed three points from the results of three draws and two defeats.

No wonder, tripoin in the match against Saudi Arabia is an unnegotiable target to improve its position as well as open up opportunities to advance to the next round.

The Indonesian national team was actually not inferior in front of The Green Falcon. You see, at the first meeting of September 2024, the Garuda Squad managed to pick up one point after the match ended 1-1.

Therefore, confidence gets three points higher. Moreover, the Garuda Squad will play in front of its supporters.

"In my opinion, we performed well in the first match against Saudi Arabia. We have more chances because now we are playing at home with fans," said Calvin Verdok.

"In my opinion, we have to catch a 100 percent win and we have to get six points now," he said again.

NEC player Nijmegen in Eredivisie emphasized that his teammates had forgotten the defeat to Japan. Now, they are very ready to challenge Saudi Arabia.

"(At that time) in the dressing room all the players were sad. We have done our job against Japan and 0-4 is not a good result."

"However, we are not looking back at the match against Japan. We are looking forward to facing Saudi Arabia," said Verdok.

Meanwhile, in recent matches, the Indonesian national team has often been strengthened by new players. The last new player is Kevin Diks who made his debut against Japan.

Verdonk admits that the arrival of new players on the one hand makes the players always have to adapt. However, on the other hand, they improve the quality of the Indonesian national team.

"Everyone helps each other, it's easier to help in the team and on the pitch. Sometimes it's difficult because we're not always together."

"However, we have to communicate with each other and get to know each other well. So, we can perform better," he said.

The Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia match will be held at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.