DBasia.news – The 3-3 draw result against Persebaya Surabaya showed how fragile the defense of Sriwijaya FC. The three goals were related to their own mistakes.
Persebaya striker David da Silva scored two goals due to the blunder from central backs Goran Gancev and Ahmad Faris.
Meanwhile, the goal from Persebaya defender Ok Jhon was started by the corner kick. It was the result of Goran’s failure to guard the naturalization player of Bajul Ijo. Goran was actually guarding Ok Jhon before the corner kick.
However, Goran left him unguarded and approached to the front, while Ok Jhon stayed in his position while waiting for the passing and headbutted the awaited ball.
From the coach seat, Subangkit and the assistant Hartono Rusian looked upset. However, the coach couldn’t do anything due to the lack of a qualified defender.
Al Hadji is similar to Goran. However, if the absence Brasilian back Alan Hendrique hit the pitch, there won’t be any significant result.
The coach just responded at 30′, withdrawn Goran and entered Jecky Arisandi. For a while, Sriwijaya FC fans were questioning his decision for withdrawing a central back and entering a wing back.
Apparently, the coach asked Marckho Meraudje in the wing back to replace Goran’s position. It’s not a new thing for Marckho, since the first round he often plays that position. The duet of Marckho and Faris was effective to beat David da Silva’s attack.
While Jecky Arisandi entered the pitch and filled the right back, where Marckho played before. The strategy was effective and strengthened the defense.
Goran felt upset with the coach. One of the coaches responded by asking him to prove his quality as a foreign player.
As a foreign player, the management spent a huge amount on Goran Gancev, Alan Hendrique, and also Al Hadji (naturalization).
After the match, Sriwijaya FC coach Subangkit didn’t blame the squad directly. But, he didn’t deny that there were to blunders from the defensive area. It’s undeniable because the public can see it.
“We have difficulty in the defensive line. Al Hadji’s typical is similar to Goran, Alan is better with a duet, but we have to improve,” Subangkit explained.
After playing against Persebaya, the coach will prepare the team ahead of the match against PSM Makassar on the 23rd week of 2018 Liga 1 at Andi Matalatta Stadium, Sunday (23/9).
“In the remaining time, the coach will focus to the defense,” he said.