Carlos Pena Reluctant To Blame Andritany For Persija's Unsatisfactory Results

JAKARTA - Persija Jakarta coach, Carlos Pena, refused to blame the team's goalkeeper, Andritany Ardhiyasa, for the poor results received by the Kemayoran Tigers.

For him, what is happening in the team at this time is a responsibility that must be carried out together by all players. Moreover, according to the coach, evaluations are also carried out every day.

"Evaluation for the players, for the coaches, it happens every day. I never talk about players individually."

"I've always wanted to talk about the team. If we don't get results in the last five games, it's not because of Andritany (Ardhiyasa)," Carlos Pena said in a statement as quoted on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

In the last five matches, Persija has indeed reaped unsatisfactory results because they have not bagged a victory.

The Kemayoran Tigers were held to a 3-3 draw by Persis on January 26, 2025, drew 2-2 by PSBS Biak on February 2, 2025, lost 1-2 to Dewa United on February 8, 2025, held to a 2-2 draw by Persib on February 16, 2025, and surrendered 0-1 to PSM on February 23, 2025.

Carlos Pena's team had the opportunity to return to winning ways when they hosted PSIS Semarang on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, tonight.

However, unfortunately in the match, Persija will not receive support from The Jakmania at Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium.

This is because Persija is being punished by holding four matches without spectators in the aftermath of a riot in the Liga 1 match when they host Persib.

"Of course this (match without spectators) is a loss. I don't know who is responsible for it."

"The only thing I know is that we suffered a loss. When we had a lot of support in the stadium, we were very strong," said Pena.