Mentally, Brunei Jeblik's Player After Conceding 10 Goals, But Still Dare To Play Indonesia

Brunei National Team Captain Darussalam Hendra Azam during a media conference at Kuala Lumpur Stadium Malaysia, Sunday (12/25/2022). (Photo via ANTARA/Bayu Kuncahyo)

JAKARTA - The Brunei Darussalam national team is in a state of camp ahead of the match against Indonesia in the 2022 AFF Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Monday, December 26. Already 10 goals have been netted against Brunei in the previous two matches.

Worse yet, from the two matches that have been played, only one goal has been scored by Mario Rivera's team.

Brunei National Team Captain Darussalam, Hendra Azam said the previous results had affected the players' mentality. However, he still believes his team can provide difficulties for Shin Tae-yong's troops.

"The concedement of 10 clearly affects the mentality of the players, but we continue to grow. For us, that one goal can be our encouragement to be able to score again in tomorrow's match (against Indonesia)," said Brunei Darussalam national team captain Hendra Azam, as quoted from Antara, Sunday, December 25.

Even though they always lose badly, continued Azam, his friends continue to try to improve their abilities. It is also aware that what is being faced in Group A of the AFF Cup is a strong team at this time.

"What is clear is that my friends are starting to dare. We will try to score again," said the 34-year-old.

Meanwhile, Brunei coach Darussalam Mario Rivera admitted that he had prepared the team well. His party is aware that the match against Indonesia is a tough match for a team that has just returned to the AFF Cup after 26 years of absence.

"Being able to be in the 2022 AFF Cup is a success. We need to use this tournament to develop players. If anyone thinks we can win against Thailand, or beat the Philippines three days after against Thailand, by flying to the Philippines and playing on synthetic grass, that person definitely doesn't know anything about football," said Rivera.

"I'm proud of our players, but supporters have to be realistic. Our players haven't been able to perform 90 minutes in high intensity." concluded Mario Rivera.