JAKARTA - The 2025 President's Cup officially opened with the Group A match which brought together the English club, Oxford United, against the All Stars Indonesian League team at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta, Sunday (6/7).
The inaugural match, which ended with Oxford's victory over Indonesia All Stars, 6-3, was lively and full of enthusiasm, witnessed directly by more than 41 thousand spectators crowding the stadium. This is the highest record of all the implementation of the President's Cup so far.
PSSI General Chair Erick Thohir also attended and expressed his appreciation for the extraordinary support from the Indonesian people. "The presence of tens of thousands of viewers tonight shows how much the public loves national football. They come not only to watch the match, but also to support the Indonesian national team players who appear in two different teams, Oxford United and the All Stars Indonesian League," said Erick.
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Oxford United, which was strengthened by two Indonesian national team players, namely Ole Romeny and Marselino Ferdinand, appeared confident in their pre-season debut in Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, the All Stars Indonesian League, which consists of the best players in the League 1 choice of supporters, shows high enthusiasm and pride in representing Indonesian football.
The seventh edition of the President's Cup tournament is getting heavier with the presence of two foreign teams, Oxford United and Port FC from Thailand, as well as the participation of the best clubs from the Indonesian League.
Erick Thohir emphasized that the President's Cup is not just a pre-season event, but also a stage to prove the quality and competitive spirit of Indonesian football in the eyes of the world.
This tournament is proof that we are able to hold international quality competitions. The presence of foreign teams and the enthusiasm of the audience is a big capital to continue to advance national football," concluded Erick.
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