Jakarta, shesocial Indonesia
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Garuda Captain
Jay Idzes
claimed not to be afraid of the referee from Kuwait Ahmed Al Ali to lead the match
Indonesian national team
vs Saudi Arabia in the 2026 World Cup qualification.
The Indonesian vs Saudi Arabia national team match will take place at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Jeddah, on Wednesday (8/10) or Thursday (9/10) early morning hrs.
For the Indonesian Duel vs Saudi Arabia, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) chose Ahmed Al Ali.The appointment became a controversy, because Al Ali was feared to side with Saudi Arabia because both came from the Middle East.
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Regarding this condition Jay Idzes said he was not afraid.Jay Idzes does not want Indonesia to be weak in front of Saudi Arabia.
“I’m not afraid. If you are afraid, it shows weakness. We must be confident and respect the opponent, but if it shows weakness, it gives strength to the opponent.”
“We know the power of Saudi Arabia, especially if they play at home with the support of the audience, but we have to focus,” Idzes said at a press conference before the match, Tuesday (7/10).
According to this Sassuolo player, the most important thing in a crucial match is mentality.Indonesian players, said Idzes, in a mentality that is ready to fight in Jeddah.
“Mentality is the most important. Stay calm in a hot situation. We are not afraid of tomorrow’s match. Fear shows our weak side,” said the 24 -year -old player.
“Even though Saudi played at home, we were confident and were accustomed to the atmosphere and matches here,” Idzes said about opponents who would play in front of loyal supporters.
The Indonesian national team match against Saudi Arabia at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Jeddah on Wednesday (8/10) or Thursday (9/10) early morning WIB will be led by the referee Kuwait, Ahmed Al Ali.
Regarding the appointment of Ahmed Al Ali in the match of Saudi Arabia vs Indonesia, PSSI sent a letter of protest to FIFA and AFC.PSSI considers the decision to be inappropriate.
It is better for the referee assigned to come from other confederations, for example from East Asia, Central Asia, or Europe.Japanese or Korean referees are considered more fitting by PSSI.
This protest note was finally replied by AFC.In the reply letter AFC stressed that he would not change the composition of the referee set by the FIFA.
PSSI also said he accepted the AFC decision.It’s just that PSSI hopes that the referee in charge of carrying out his role fairly without siding with one of the teams.
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(ABS/NVA)
