Praise Irfan Jaya, Laos Coach: Indonesia's Best Player Numbered 25

Irfan Jaya (Photo: PSSI)

JAKARTA - Laos national team coach Vengadasalam Selvaraj praised the performance of Indonesian winger Irfan Jaya after his squad was defeated by the Red and White team with a score of 1-5 in the 2020 AFF Cup Group B continued match in Singapore, Sunday.

"I think the best Indonesian player in the match was the number 25 on the back. I kind of forgot his name. Oh, yes, Irfan Jaya", Selvaraj said after the match, quoted from Antara.

According to the man from Singapore, Irfan played very well on the left side of Indonesia's attack and often troubled his players.

Irfan also scored one goal and made one assist for Witan Sulaeman in that match. The PS Sleman club player was also chosen as the best player (man of the match) in the match against Laos.

Despite underlining the quality of Irfan Jaya, Selvaraj still praised the performance of all Indonesian national team players when facing his foster children.

"Individually, the quality of the national team players is very good. They also performed well as a team", said the 52-year-old tactician.

The Indonesian national team defeated Laos with a score of 5-1 in the match which took place at Bishan Stadium, Singapore, last Sunday.

The five Indonesian goals were scored by Asnawi Mangkualam, Irfan Jaya, Witan Sulaeman, Ezra Walian and Evan Dimas.

While Laos reduced the position thanks to Kydavone Souvanny's goal.

The Garuda squad is now in second place in the AFF Cup 2020 Group B standings with six points, losing to goal aggressiveness from Vietnam, which is ranked first with the same points.

Next, in Group B, Indonesia will face Vietnam at the Bishan Stadium, Singapore, the day after tomorrow.