Jordi Amat asks fans not to lose faith after Indonesia's loss to Vietnam
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Indonesia's national football team defender Jordi Amat urged fans to maintain their support after a 0-3 loss to Vietnam in the AFF Cup.
- Amat acknowledged the disappointing result but emphasized the team's focus on their crucial final group match against Singapore to qualify for the semifinals.
- He expressed confidence in the team's ability to secure a win against Singapore and make fans proud, despite the current third-place standing in Group A.
Indonesia's national football team faces a critical juncture after a disappointing 0-3 defeat to Vietnam in the AFF Cup, prompting defender Jordi Amat to appeal for continued fan support.
Amat acknowledged the team's failure to achieve their primary goal of winning the home match, stating, "We tried, but couldn't find a way. I think in the second half we played better, but it wasn't enough. Now we have to learn from today."
The loss places Indonesia in a precarious third position in Group A, necessitating a victory against Singapore in their final group stage match on August 7 to advance to the semifinals. Amat stressed that the team's focus has shifted entirely to this decisive encounter.
"We know we can do it. We've shown it before and we'll show it again against Singapore. I hope we can get three points there," Amat said, expressing confidence in overcoming Singapore, whom he described as a strong opponent. He assured fans that the players understand the importance of the match and are prepared to give their best.
Addressing the supporters directly, Amat pleaded, "Keep believing. Keep believing. I know they are not happy today, but we will make them happy after the match against Singapore." The team aims to bounce back and secure their place in the next round, despite the recent setback.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.