PSM Makassar, Persija And Persib Bandung Qualify For The Semi-Finals Of The Menpora Cup, Menpora Appreciation Of Crowd Discipline

Minister zainudin Amali (DOK. Kemenpora)

JAKARTA - Three teams namely PSM Makassar, Persija Jakarta, and Persib Bandung qualified for the semi-finals of the 2021 Menpora Cup. Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Zainudin Amali appreciated the discipline of the crowd by not coming to the stadium during the round of 8.

"I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude to the general public and especially to our football lovers. Especially the supporters, fanatical supporters of the club who have obeyed the appeal and fulfilled the commitment did not come and also did not crowd", said Minister Amali in Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kemenpora), Senayan, Jakarta, Monday, April 12.

Minister Amali also asked the football lovers to understand the condition of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, if it is decided that League 1 or League 2 will run without spectators.

"Please understand if the pandemic is still high then if it is decided there will be no more spectators for the League 1 and 2 competitions please it can be accepted, solely for our safety together", said Minister Amali.

He judged what the supporters, club owners, supporters showed during the 2021 Menpora Cup very well.

"The government appreciates and thanks. Let's take care of this. We can continue this if the situation is still as it is now let alone the spread and mutation of the COVID virus", he said.

"The competition will still be carried out the issue whether there are spectators in the stadium or just from home, it will be awaited. Please once again support the government, task force COVID because this must be together. If we want to see passionate football again then we must make efforts to immediately reduce the spread of this virus", said The Minister.