Persija Jakarta coach Shin Tae Yong outlined his team's tactics in the match against Persebaya Surabaya at Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) on Saturday, November 7, 2026, which ended in a narrow 1-0 victory.
Due to the uneven pitch conditions at JIS, Shin instructed his players to speed up passing release and avoid prolonged dribbling to minimize the risk of losing the ball.
He also emphasized the importance of scanning space beforehand before receiving the ball and moving it quickly, while asking defenders, including Rizky Ridho, not to sit back but to press high from the front line.
According to Shin, all players executed these instructions with discipline, allowing the team to secure a win through a lone goal by Ivan Mamut in the 89th minute.
The condition of the JIS pitch had previously drawn the attention of the Jakarta Provincial Government; Special Staff to the Governor Chico Hakim and Head of SBU JIS Shinta Syamsul Arie stated that pitch maintenance is a priority for the authorities.
Source: cnnindonesia.com
