Mentions Persija's Class Team Does Not Deserve A Draw After Winning 2 Goals, Alessio: This Is A Strange Game, I'm Disappointed

Persija coach Angelo Alessio (right) and striker Marko Simic give a press statement after the Kemayoran Tigers were held to a draw by PSIS (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Persija Jakarta coach Angelo Alessio said that a team with the quality of his squad did not deserve to end the match with a draw after winning by two goals, as against PSIS in the 2021-2022 Indonesian League 1 continued, Sunday, September 12.

"We are Persija. Persija doesn't deserve to concede goals like that. We have a lot of experienced players. It's a strange game. I'm disappointed," Alessio said in a press conference after the match which was followed in Jakarta, Sunday, September 12 night, reported by Antara.

The Italian tactician regretted that his players seemed to have lost focus and concentration towards the end of the match.

PSIS's two goals, which came from a free-kick from Chilean midfielder Jonathan Cantillana, according to Alessio should have been anticipated.

He also expressed his emotions and firmly stated that he did not want the same thing to happen again in the next matches.

"I don't want to see a game like this again. We have to work hard and have to improve something," said the man who as the assistant coach had brought Juventus and Chelsea to the Italian League and Premier League champions.

Persija striker Marko Simic was also unable to cover his disappointment over the 2-2 draw with PSIS.

The action of the Kemayoran Tiger retainer in the first round. #PersijaDay #BelieveIn12 #PersijaJakarta pic.twitter.com/xg3bTSiyYC

— Persija Jakarta (@Persija_Jkt) September 12, 2021

"Can't believe we were 2-0 up but couldn't control the last 30 minutes of the game. We couldn't keep the ball well and make sure of the three points. It's certainly not a positive situation for us. We need to work hard again. the start of the competition. There are still many games ahead," said the Croatian footballer.

Persija has yet to win in the 2021-2022 Indonesian Liga 1 after being held to a 2-2 draw with PSIS in the match at the Indomilk Sports Center Stadium, Tangerang. Before that, the Kemayoran Tigers drew 1-1 with PSS.

Against PSIS, Persija scored the first two goals through Otavio Dutra (45+1') and Marko Simic (49').

PSIS caught up and equalized through Hari Nur Yulianto's goal (71') and Rohit Chand's own goal (88'). The two goals came from Jonathan Cantillana's free-kick who just entered the field in the 65th minute.

One point from the party made Persija occupy the 11th position in the 2021-2022 Liga 1 standings with two points.

PSIS is in third place in the standings with four points from two matches.