After Bending Persik Kediri, Persija's Target Always Wins Points Ahead Of The Critical Weeks Of League 1

Persija's Novri Setiawan (red) competes with Persik's Mohammad Fahmi Al-Ayyubi in the Liga 1 match at I Wyan Dipta Stadium, Bali, Saturday 19 February 2022. (Photo: Antara_

JAKARTA - Persija assistant coach Ferdiansyah emphasized that his team will not stop fighting until the last minute in every match to get important points ahead of the critical weeks of the 2021-2022 Indonesian League 1.

Recently, Persija were able to win the match against Persik with a score of 2-1 thanks to Irfan Jauhari's goal in the 90+3 minute, Saturday (19/2) night at the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, Bali.

"Congratulations to the players because they tried, fought until the last minute. We dedicate this victory to all Persija fans," said Ferdiansyah in a virtual press conference, which was followed in Jakarta, after the match as reported by Antara.

Persija, he continued, fought as a team where each player did not put their own ego forward.

This can be seen when the mainstay players of "Tigers of Kemayoran" such as Marko Simic and Riko Simanjuntak are replaced in the middle of the match.

According to Ferdiansyah, the substitution was solely for the benefit of the team and not related to the ability of the player.

This strategy often bears sweet fruit for Persija. Most recently, against Persik, Saturday (19/2), Irfan Jauhari who entered in the second half to replace Riko Simanjuntak managed to score a goal in the 90+3 minute and brought Persija to win 2-1.

"The change has been agreed for the good of the team. Winning is the main thing," he said.

Persija itself has scored at least four times in the 90th minute and above in Liga 1 this season.

Before against Persik, Persija players did the same thing against PSM, Persipura and Persebaya. At that time "Tigers of Kemayoran" beat PSM 3-2, lost 1-2 to Persipura and drew 3-3 with Persebaya.