Feeling Comfortable During The U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers, UAE Trainer: Good And Friendly Indonesians

JAKARTA - Pakansari Stadium, Cibinong, Bogor, is currently holding the 2023 U-17 Asian Cup Qualification. Five teams were involved in it, including Indonesia, which is the host in Group B.

This tournament has been held since last October 1. The participants admitted that they were very comfortable for several days in Indonesia.

This was stated by the coach of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Alberto Gonzalez. He called Indonesians a friendly person.

"We are very happy here. Indonesian people are kind and friendly," said Alberto, as reported by Antara.

After the news of the riots at the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Alberto did not feel worried or afraid. He also did not discuss this issue with his players because he wanted his team to focus fully on the match.

"We only share football and this competition with players. We believe that events that occur in Indonesia can also happen elsewhere," said Alberto.

"We are deeply saddened. However, the UAE will continue the match with the same mentality as before," he continued.

Pelapat pelatihan, Loay Al Salhe juga mengatakan, tidak merasa khawatir setelah mendengar kabar kerusuhan di Kanjuruhan Malang. Dia menyatakan, timnya siap melanjutkan pertandingan kami.

"The organizers are very concerned about security and all our needs," said Loay AlSallhe.

Loay emphasized that his squad felt safe from activities in Indonesia. Moreover, the Indonesian people are considered friendly and love the Palestinian people.

"If necessary, we will stay here for a month," Loay said half of the joke.