Bergson calls for team unity ahead of Indonesia showdown
JAKARTA: Harimau Malaya did not travel to Jakarta to buckle under the hosts' pressure, says naturalised forward Bergson da Silva ahead of meeting with Indonesia at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) on Monday.
Jakarta - Naturalized forward Bergson da Silva is urging Harimau Malaya to maintain team unity before their upcoming clash with Indonesia at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Monday. The 35-year-old believes the team's collective strength can overcome tough opposition. Bergson echoed this sentiment after scoring in Malaysia's 3-0 victory over Bangladesh in their opening FIFA Asean Cup Division 1 Group A fixture.
Despite acknowledging that Indonesia poses a significant challenge, Bergson emphasized the team's focus on capitalizing on every opportunity against their rivals. He stressed that the motivation to defeat Indonesia will be different from their first match, but he is confident that Harimau Malaya can take the fight to their opponents if they unite for the common goal.
The 3-0 win over Bangladesh put Malaysia in a strong position, while Indonesia also topped their group with a 2-0 win over Singapore, setting the stage for a closely contested match between two teams tied on three points.
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