Jay Idzes Makes Serie A Debut as Venezia Draw with Fiorentina

Jakarta, Todaysgist.com – Defender Jay Idzes made history as the first Indonesian player to play in Serie A after appearing in the match against Fiorentina, Sunday (26/8/2024) at the Artemio Franchi Stadium.

In the second week of the Italian League match, Jay Idzes appeared as a starter in the Venezia back line. The club coached by coach Eusebio Di Francesco managed to hold the hosts to a draw.

He lasted 68 minutes before being replaced by Austrian Michael Svoboda. The 24-year-old played in a back line alongside Marin Sverko and Giorgio Altere. They guarded Finnish goalkeeper Jesse Joronen.

Venezia recorded 45% possession. The hosts recorded 55% possession and made eight shots on target. However, the tight Venezia back line organized by Jay Idzes and his colleagues made squad Raffaele Palladino’s men struggled to score goals.

Venezia started the Italian League season with a 1-3 defeat against Lazio last week. At that time, Jay Idzes did not play. His name was not even on the list squad in the match against the capital team.

Football site Whoscores gave a rating of 6.5 for Jay Idzes’ performance in this match. Thanks to this draw, Venezia is perched in 17th position with one point.

The number of points that Jay Idzes and his colleagues have achieved is the same as those obtained by Cagliari, Milan, Roma, Monza, and Bologna. Venezia will continue their action in the Italian League on Friday (30/8/2024) early morning starting at 23.30 WIB. Eusebio di Francesco’s troops will face Torino.