Undergoing The Third Series, Persija Targets To Rise To The Top Ranking Of The League 1

Marco Simic is ready to bring Persija up (Twitter @persija)

JAKARTA - Persija Jakarta must be willing to finish the second series of the 2021 Liga 1 competition by occupying the middle position of the temporary standings. However, ahead of the third series, the Kemayoran Tigers are targeting to be able to push to the top of the standings.

This was stated by the President Director of Persija, Ambono Janurianto. He said, in the third series later Persija must be able to rise and hope Marco Simic et al can grab a place at the top of the standings.

“After the evaluation, we moved to determine what to do. I am sure that Coach Angelo (Alessio) has done optimally in improving the system", said Ambono.

"After winning the 2021 Menpora Cup, we haven't done our best. At least now (in the third series) we should be able to defend ourselves in the top standings", he continued as quoted from Persija's official website.

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Until the second half of the 2021 Liga 1 series, Persija Jakarta still appeared inconsistent. The proof is that the Kemayoran Tigers are still stuck in 10th position in the standings with 11 points from three wins, six draws, and two defeats.

Even though they are still stuck in the middle of the standings in the second series, Persija can get up and step on the gas in the remaining time. It's like they did in the 2018 season.

At that time Persija went through their first 11 matches by collecting 16 points which, if seen, only differed by one point this season. Even so, at the end of the season, Ismed Sofyan et al made a surprised by offering the champion trophy.

Reflecting on that moment, Persija should be able to learn to get up. As is a strong determination that the coach, Angelo Alessio, is trying to realize.

"I know we still make a lot of mistakes but now the most important thing is how we all come together to rise together. I believe it can happen with the commitment of the players", said the Italian tactician.

At the beginning of the third series later, Persija were immediately faced with a crucial match that would risk their prestige. Because, they will face the classic match against Persib Bandung at the Manahan Stadium, Solo on Saturday, November 20.