PSIM Yogyakarta Is Difficult To Win Again, This Is The Reason

PSIM Yogyakarta in the League 2 match against Nusantara United FC. (PSIM Yogyakarta)

YOGYAKARTA - PSIM Yogyakarta's psychological burden since the defeat in Pati became an obstacle to getting up. Coach Seto Nurdiyantoro hopes players leave behind disappointing results, including the 1-1 draw against Nusantara United FC, to focus on the remaining three matches in the first round of Group 2 League 2.

The match against Nusantara United in Boyolali should have been won by PSIM. Even though he was left behind in the duel at the Kebo Giro Stadium, Monday, October 7, 2024, PSIM was able to equalize the score.

Even PSIM should have won the match. Laskar Mataram was able to master the game, especially in the second half and create a number of opportunities. But only one chance was later converted by Saldi.

The draw made PSIM fail to improve rankings in the standings. Instead they dropped to fourth with a pocket of eight points.

However, Seto is optimistic that his team will rise. The key is that they must be able to release the psychological burden. Yes, since the 3-1 defeat against Persipa Pati, they have not been able to rise. Moreover, PSIM then failed to get full points after being detained by Persijap Jepara without a goal at home at Mandala Krida.

In the duel against Nusantara United, Seto assessed that the psychological factors from the results of the previous match were still burdening the players. They also failed to play loose in the away match.

"We can master the game, especially in the second half. But psychological factors for failure in the previous match are still felt by players. I hope that in the next match the players can appear freely," said Seto.

Not only non-technical problems, the team's front line is no longer clinical. In the previous four matches, PSIM was only able to score three goals. Seto ensured that the team's front line was sharp again.

"Players have to be more patient. They also have to play more effectively and efficiently. Next, from a technical point of view, I have to find a way for the team to score goals," he said.

PSIM will play a home match against Persikas Subang, Saturday, October 11, 2024. Furthermore, they went to Kudus to face Persikanu and host Persekat Tegal, October 26, 2024.