Schedule Of The Indonesian Vs Japan National Team To Withdraw From The Schedule, PSSI: OK

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JAKARTA - The match between the Indonesian and Japanese national teams in the 2026 World Cup Qualification match was postponed one day from its original schedule. Regarding this, PSSI through Exco members, Arya Sinulingga admitted that he did not care because it did not affect many things.

Previously, the Japanese Football Association (JFA) had communicated with PSSI to ask for the match to be postponed a day. Initially the match was scheduled for November 15, but then it became November 15, 2024.

Regarding the request for a schedule change, JFA itself did not explain in detail the reasons for the postponement of the match. In his statement, JFA only wrote that he had communicated with PSSI to agree on the postponement of the match schedule.

PSSI responded casually to this, Arya Sinulingga as PSSI's representative said that the postponement of the match was not a big problem for PSSI and the Indonesian national team. Moreover, the match will be held at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK).

"No, it's like this, we decided like this, we just accept it. We are fine, we are the best, the best host is Indonesia. We just accept that it's okay too," said Arya Sinulingga in his statement quoted on Sunday, October 27.

"Moreover, we're playing here and we're Indonesia. So it's okay as long as we're still the hosts, it's not that much disturbed, so we don't have any complaints either, okay," added Arya.

After meeting with Japan, the Indonesian national team will face Saudi Arabia on November 19, 2024. These two matches are crucial for the Garuda Squad.

Because, Shin Tae-yong's troops are looking for the first victory. In the previous four matches, the Indonesian national team was held to a three-time draw, and lost once.