AFC Cup, Persija Failed to Win over 10 Players Song Lam Nghe An

Persija only able to play a goalless draw with Song Lam Nghe An in the third match of Group H phase AFC 2018 Cup at Vinh Stadium, Tuesday (6/3/2018). This result is less satisfactory considering Persija superior number of players since the 61st minute. In this match, Persija again rely on Marko Simic on the front lines to bang on the defense of Song Lam Nghe An. Coach Persija, Stefano Cugurra has already said that his team will rely on experienced experienced Simic playing in the League of Vietnam. Moreover, Simic was on-fire after making a hat-trick to the Tampines Rovers goal which made it a top scorer while the AFC Cup. In the back line, Mario Vava Yagalo revealed Persija as a substitute Jaimerson da Silva Xavier who missed due to a red card in the previous game. While the host did not make much changes to the arrangement of players like in the second match AFC Cup when entertaining Johor Darul Takzim. As a guest team, Persija able to release the threat first. In the 10th minute, Persija release threat through hard kick Rezaldi Hehanusa from outside the penalty box. The player who is familiarly called Bule fired a shot using backheel Ramdani Lestaluhu. SLN does not let Persija develop its game. A long pass from the hosts was almost dangerous but keeper Andritany was able to punch the ball in the 21st minute. Two minutes later, Phan Van Duc fired hard from outside the penalty box. However, the ball shot Phan capable of secured by Andritany. Andritany was again forced to work hard by Phan Van Duc in the 32nd minute. Players numbered back 20 was successfully fired hard from inside the penalty box. However, Andritany managed to dismiss the ball shot Van Duc. Behind the difficulty, Persija inserted a threat in the 40th minute. Simic released a measured feed after seeing Addison standing freely inside the penalty box. However, the Brazilian players have to bite the fingers because the ball shot can be pushed over opponent goalkeeper, Tran Van Tien. Two minutes later, Rohit's spill releases a threat. Unfortunately, the ball fired Rohit still weak so it can be captured Tran. After that, SLN re-master the game. While Persija trying to rely on counterattacks. Even so, no goals that can be created both teams until halftime. During the first half, SLN was able to master the game by 52 percent by releasing two shots right into the goal. As for Persija more releases the threat by releasing three shots on target. After the break, Persija get great strikes from the home team. However, Persija players are able to break any chances of the opponent. After that, Persija like getting the wind of heaven. Tim nicknamed Macan Kemayoran superior number of players since the 61st minute. The home team must lose Ho sy sam. Player numbered back 8 is receiving a second yellow card for violating Riko. Despite the superior number of players, Persija difficult to score goals. Coach Stefano Cugurra changed the strategy. After entering Fitra Ridwan, Teco plays Bambang Pamungkas since the 86th minute. The player who is familiarly called Bepe replaces Ramdani. However, Teco's decision to play two attackers did not work. Persija not able to score goals until the fight was over.