JAKARTA - Kedah FC must recognize Bali United's superiority in the inaugural AFC Cup group stage match at the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, Friday, June 24 yesterday. The Malaysian club surrendered 0-2.
Kedah FC coach Aidil Sharin Sahak admitted their defeat to Bali United. However, he is confident that he will rise in the next match.
"We lost today, but we will bounce back in the next match," Aidil said, as quoted by Antara.
"We will definitely strengthen the midfield and of course the team's defense. Most importantly, we learn from our mistakes, and don't repeat that in the next game. We have to fight back," he continued.
Aidil said his team had lost focus and lost 0-2 to Bali United. He considered, the young players learned a lot from the defeat against Serdadu Tridatu, nicknamed Bali United.
"In a few minutes (towards the first and second half, ed.) we (the players, ed.) lost concentration, but I'm sure they learned a lot from this inaugural match and I'm still proud because they gave all their strength in tonight's match," he said.
The same thing was conveyed by Kedah FC player Syazwan Zainon. He said his team was careless so that it gave Bali United an opportunity to dominate the match.
"(After) the second goal, it was a bit difficult for us to come back," said Zainon.
Kedah FC will face representatives from the Philippines Kaya FC Iloilo at the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Bali, Monday, June 27. Meanwhile, Bali United will face representatives from Cambodia, Visakha FC on Monday at 17.00 WITA.
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