Disciplinasi Sistem Pertahan Jadi Senjata Jordan Di Final Piala Asia 2023

Salem Al Ajalin believes the Jordanian defense system can stem Qatar in the 2023 Asian Cup final (doc. AFC).

JAKARTA - The 2023 Asian Cup final is near. Jordan vs Qatar will meet at the Lusail Stadium on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 18.00 local time or 22.00 WIB.

Jordan certainly adhered to the solids of the defense scheme as the main weapon against the hosts. Until the semifinals, they conceded only five goals.

Hussein Ammouta's team defense scheme was in the spotlight when it frustrated South Korea without a single shot on target in the semifinals.

Discipline with the defense system promoted by Ammouta is certainly the key. Moreover, Qatar is quite productive and has always scored goals in six matches towards the final. In total, The Maroons have scored 11 goals.

"We work in the system from goalkeepers to attackers. We all work together, the defense starts from attack," said Salem Al Ajalin defender.

"Yes, they had an incredible attack, but we believe in the defensive structure we have. The final match is always based on details and from a neutral point of view. Hopefully it can be a very good match from both sides."

"We are proud to be able to reach the final. Hopefully we can show a strong performance to make Jordanian fans happy and proud of us," said Al Ajalin again.

Al Ajalin made his international debut for Jordan in February 2010, but had to wait a long time before getting his second cap in December 2018. Now, at the age of 35, he is a permanent player in Hussein Ammouta's team.

After missing a 2-0 win in the semifinals over South Korea, Al Ajalin is determined to make his achievements in the final.

He will go all out with colleagues to be able to dedicate the 2023 Asian Cup trophy to the families of the players watching from the stands and all Jordanians supporting the team.

"We have everything we need to prepare, recover. We are not bothered by anything and are just focused on the game."

"It is very important to have a family because such achievements are everyone's achievements. Their presence at the stadium will definitely give us a lot of motivation," said Al Ajalin.

Jordan pursues a new history. After they set a record for the first time reaching the Asian Cup final during their participation, they are now on the verge of an inaugural title in the largest tournament in Asia.