Winning 3 Points From Persebaya, Thomas Doll Still Bad Persija Evaluation In Finishing And Operans In The Second Round

Persija Jakarta Coach Thomas Doll (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Persija Jakarta coach, Thomas Doll is pleased with the victory won by the team when they host Persebaya in the 5th week of Liga 1 2023/2024. But he immediately realized what his team needed to improve after posting a 1-0 score at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta. Persija Jakarta won all three points over Bajul Ijo in the match which took place on Sunday, July 30 evening WIB. The Kemayoran Tigers' victory was made by Ryu Matsumura's single goal in the 38th minute. For Thomas Doll, his team's performance throughout the first half was quite satisfying. Because his team appeared with a good rhythm and displayed a satisfactory finishing until finally he could score a goal. "We can change the rhythm well. We scored an incredible goal thanks to the good combination and finishing of the players,” said Thomas Doll in a press conference after the game. After appreciating his team's performance, Thomas Doll did not necessarily appear. He still feels that today's victory still needs evaluation. Thomas Doll said that although he managed to score a goal, in fact the Kemayoran Tigers also missed many opportunities which should be a moment to double the score. Especially when Persebaya appeared with 10 players after Arif Catur was given a red card by the referee. "Actually, we also missed a lot of opportunities to score extra goals, because Persebaya has also played with ten players in the first half. Playing 11 against 11 is certainly better than 11 against ten,” said Doll. The evaluation was also aimed at the German coach for the second half, especially regarding finishing and passing of his team which were considered bad. But overall Thomas Doll is happy with the 1-0 score over Persebaya this time, because it could be the player's capital to appear more confident in the next match against PSS Sleman with a narrow gap. "“In the second half, our finishing was not good, the last pass was also immature. But this result is good to increase our confidence,” he said. “We are happy to get three points. The next match (against PSS Sleman) will be held on Friday and we don't have much time to prepare. Persija Jakarta's 1-0 victory in the 5th week made them move up to 5th position in the ranks of the standings. Aji Kusuma et al are now collecting eight points from five matches that have been undertaken.