The Indonesian midfielder is not bored with the pressure from the stands
Phu-ThoMarc Klok is excited about the possibility that Viet Tri Stadium will be full of spectators, when Indonesia plays host Vietnam in the opening match of the 31st SEA Games men’s football today, May 6.
* Vietnam – Indonesia: 19h today, on VnExpress.
“I miss the presence of the fans in the stands. I’ve played in closed stadiums for the past two years, and finally got to play under the cheers of the crowd. It’s certainly good. “, the news website of the Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) quoted Klok on May 5.
20,000 tickets to Viet Tri Stadium to watch the match in Group A between Vietnam and Indonesia today, May 6, have been sold out. Page BolaSkor It is forecast that there will not be many fans from the land of thousands of islands, and the host audience will definitely dominate the stands.
However, Klok insists that he is not tired of pressure from the home fans. The 29-year-old midfielder said: “Playing under the support of a large number of Indonesian fans is too good. But for me, kicking in a field packed with opposing fans is better than in a closed field.”
Klok (left) before a training session with Indonesia to prepare for the opening match against Vietnam. Image: Bola
Klok is one of three Indonesian overage members attending the 31st SEA Games, alongside Fachruddin Aryanto and Ricky Kambuaya. This naturalized Dutch player currently plays for Persib Bandung and is considered one of the best midfielders in the Indonesian league.
Klok has played for many clubs in Europe, such as Jong FC Utrecht (Netherlands), Ross County and Dundee (Scotland), Cherno More (Bulgaria) or Oldham Athletic (England). From 2017, he went to Indonesia, respectively playing for PSM Makassar, Persija Jakarta and currently Persib Bandung.
The Dutch naturalized player wants to score a goal to give Indonesia a perfect start in the gold hunt at SEA Games 31. Klok emphasized: “Indonesia’s goal is to win the 31st SEA Games. We have to win against Vietnam. They already know who we are, but Indonesia will definitely win, and I will score.”
Previously, PSSI President Mochamad Iriawan set a goal to win a gold medal at the 31st SEA Games. He said: “After two weeks of training in Korea with Coach Shin, the Indonesian players have increased their strength and certainty. If we play hard, disciplined and focused, we can win a gold medal at the 31st SEA Games.”
Indonesia twice won the SEA Games men’s football gold medal in 1987 and 1991. In the last five times, they reached the final three times but failed. At this year’s SEA Games, Indonesia is in the same group with hosts Vietnam, Myanmar, Philippines and Timor-Leste.
Hong Duy (according to PSSI)
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