The Indonesian pillar worries that the home team will make a mistake again
Phu-ThoStriker Egy Maulana called on Indonesia to focus and make no mistake when meeting the Philippines in the fourth round of Group A men’s football at the 31st SEA Games on May 13.
“We have to focus on improving the game, to play the best we can and beat the Philippines,” Egy said on the homepage of the Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) on May 12.
Indonesia is currently losing ground in the race in Group A, when ranked fourth with three points from two matches. They are one point behind Vietnam, the Philippines, and Myanmar, respectively. Shin Tae-yong’s army must beat the Philippines today to keep their hopes of reaching the semifinals.
Egy kicks the ball on the training ground in Phu Tho on May 12. Image: PSSI
Egy emphasized that Indonesia must not make mistakes like the first two rounds. “We have to play more focused, not repeat mistakes and stay focused,” the 2000 midfielder reminded his teammates.
In the opening match, losing 0-3 to Vietnam, it was difficult for Indonesia to attack and lose breath at the end of the match. Meeting with Timor Leste next, Egy and his teammates entered the game poorly, allowing the opponent to receive a penalty after 2 minutes. Mouzinho kicked 11m, finished to the right corner, and was pushed across the border by goalkeeper Sutaryadi. This can be considered a turning point to help Indonesia win 4-1 to rekindle hopes of reaching the semi-finals.
In the win over Timor Leste, it was Egy who opened the scoring with a close-range finish from Rizky’s header 16 minutes into the match. But he could not improve the score when he was withdrawn early in the second half. Egy affirmed that he was not disappointed when he left the field early, and respected all decisions of coach Shin Tae-yong.
“The tournament is still long. Indonesia has to win the last two rounds to keep hope of going through the group stage. Therefore, I also need to maintain my best physical condition. Many teammates rest, stay fit and be placed in the main kick. Many others are down. strength because he had to play the whole match,” Egy added.
Egy (number 10) is seen as the soul of Indonesia’s attacking play. Image: PSSI
Egy is likened to “Messi of ten thousand islands” and is the number one hope in the Indonesian public. The 21-year-old public midfielder played for Lechia Gdansk club in the Polish national championship, and is playing at the Slovakian club Senica. He was an important factor in helping Indonesia reach the final of the AFF Cup 2020, where they lost to Thailand with a total score of 2-6.
In the last turn on May 15, Egy and his teammates met Myanmar, and Vietnam met Timor Leste – the team that has not won any points and has no chance to continue.
Hong Duy
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