Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia, Erick Thohir: Don’t be discouraged

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – PSSI General Chair (Ketum) Erick Thohir hopes that the Indonesian National Team can beat Saudi Arabia in the crucial match in the third round of World Cup qualifying in the Asian zone, Group C at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta, next Tuesday (19/11/2024). .

The Indonesian national team previously swallowed a bitter pill after suffering a painful defeat to Japan. Squad Garuda was beaten 0-4 at SUGBK, Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Friday (15/11/2024) evening.

“We want to win tomorrow’s sixth match against Saudi Arabia. People also want to win against Japan,” said Erick Thohir to reporters.

The Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia match was an important moment for Rizky Ridho and his friends to get up and open up the opportunity to finish in the top four in Group C of the 2024 World Cup qualification in the Asian zone.

Erick Thohir is still confident about the Indonesian National Team’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. This is because of the five remaining matches in Group C, three of them are home matches.

The Indonesian national team needs a minimum of nine points to rank fourth in Group C to keep alive the opportunity to go to the 2026 World Cup by playing in the fourth qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup in the Asian zone.

“There are still five matches, don’t be discouraged. We still have three home matches too. So, we still have a chance. Nothing is impossible. All coaches will be evaluated,” he added.

Now, the Indonesian National Team holds the status as caretaker of the third round of Group C qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the Asian Zone. Squad Garuda only collected three points from five matches.