Lack Of Concentration In The Final Minutes, Barito Putra Defeated By Persib 0-1

Persib midfielder Marc Klok gave Maung Bandung a 1-0 lead over Barito Putra. (photo: doc. Antara)

JAKARTA – The lack of concentration of the Barito Putra players in the crucial final minutes of the match was disastrous. Persib midfielder Marc Klok's goal in the 86th minute made Djadjang Nurdjaman's team fall 0-1 to Maung Bandung.

"We lost focus on the last 10 minutes, the moment I call 'danger time'," Djadjang said in a virtual press conference following the match in Jakarta.

A single goal from a Dutch player, at the Indomilk Arena Stadium, Tangerang, Saturday, September 4, made Barito's ambition, who played neatly since the first half, fail to score points.

Klok's own goal was created through a free kick in the 86th minute. He kicked from the right side of the Barito Putera defense, the ball flew into the net without being anticipated by the goalkeeper or the "Laskar Antasari" players who were crowding the penalty box.

According to Djadjang, the goal could have been avoided had the players been vigilant. Because, the possibility of Persib scoring a goal via a "set piece" has been estimated and taken into account in practice.

"We had anticipated the potential goals from this set piece. However, when it happened, all the players seemed to just let the ball go in. Our goalkeeper Muhammad Riyandi was also less observant of the flow of the ball coming," he said.

Captain Barito Putera Rizky Pora is also aware of the weaknesses of him and his teammates in the field.

Even so, Rizky didn't want to be disillusioned. He is determined to improve himself to be better when facing the next matches.

"We really have to increase our concentration. After this, of course, there will be an evaluation. There are still many matches ahead," said the footballer from Ternate.

Meanwhile, Persib coach Robert Rene Alberts praised the debut of the midfielder duo Marc Klok and Mohammed Rashid in the 2021-2022 Indonesian Liga 1 continued the match.

"They were solid and able to keep their distance well," Robert said in a virtual post-match press conference Saturday night.

According to the Dutch coach, Klok and Rashid's compact game made it difficult for Barito Putera to penetrate the midfield.

"Barito's attack varies without passing through the midfield. They attack quickly from the wings," he said.

Klok and Rashid only joined Persib in mid-2021. However, they were able to work well together in the party versus Barito Putera.

The defeat to Persib made Barito Putera occupy the 15th position of the 2021-2022 Indonesian League 1 standings. Persib is now in sixth place with a collection of three points.