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Menpora Cup 2021 will open today. The following is the match schedule for the first day.
The Menpora Cup is a pre-season event ahead of the launch of Liga 1 2021. This competition is a milestone for the return of football in Indonesia, after a year of absence.
The implementation of strict and disciplined health protocols is the key to holding this tournament. Because later it will be a reference for rolling out League 1 in the midst of the pandemic COVID-19 which is still not over.
A total of 17 League 1 teams took part in this event. Initially Persipura Jayapura was also on the list, but recently decided to resign.
Menpora Cup will be opened at the Manahan Stadium (Solo), which is also the venue for Group A, which includes Arema FC, Tira Persikabo, PSIS Semarang, and Barito Putera.
The first party namely Arema vs Tira Persikabo at 15.15 WIB. Arema, who set a high target, was determined to perform optimally and achieve the first victory.
“We are the highest target. The matter of one month’s preparation, tactics, defense, attack, God willing, we can win the maximum,” said Arema’s assistant coach, Kuncoro, on Saturday (20/3/2021).
Persikabo also doesn’t want to be outdone by the ambition of his opponent. Coach Igor Kriushenko said the condition of his team was also ready for combat.
“The preparation is going well according to what has been arranged. We have done the internal game. The children’s condition is quite good. Because this tournament is a big challenge with a busy schedule. We have to prepare the players as physically as possible,” said Igor.
Furthermore, at 18:15 there will be a match PSIS vs Barito Putera. This match will also attract attention. Barito also set an escape target as far as possible at Menpora Cup this, whereas PSIS with a mix of young and senior players could be a stumbling block.
Menpora Cup Schedule Today, Sunday (21/3/2021)
Arema FC vs Tira Persikabo (15.15 WIB, live Indosiar and Vidio)
PSIS Semarang vs Barito Putera (18.15 WIB, Indosiar and Vidio live)
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