Indonesian newspaper admits home team is helpless against CAHN

Indonesian newspaper admits home team was helpless against CAHN photo 1

CAHN defeated PSM Makassar with a completely dominant performance, especially in the second half when they forced the Indonesian team to play passive defense. The score would have been more than 2-0 if CAHN had taken advantage of the opportunities.

Indonesian newspapers also acknowledged this fact. Makassar Tribuns wrote: “After taking the lead, CAHN continued to attack. PSM almost conceded another goal from Quang Hai or Van Do if goalkeeper Reza Arya had not been quick to block.

On the other hand, PSM had difficulty breaking down CAHN's defense. Attacks launched from the wing were easily broken down. That's why the club couldn't respond."

Indonesian newspaper admits home team was helpless against CAHN photo 2

Evaluating the second leg semi-final match between Hanoi Police Club and PSM Makassar, Detik newspaper said: "The Vietnamese club played overwhelmingly when having the advantage of playing at home. They completely pressured PSM Makassar with continuous shots like artillery shelling the goal."

Bola page believes that PSM Makassar's failure is not surprising, as this team is being rejuvenated and they do not represent the optimal strength of Indonesian club football.

“PSM Makassar’s journey in the 2024/2025 ASEAN Club Championship has come to an end. They were stopped in the semi-finals of the tournament after a 0-2 defeat at CAHN. Despite this, coach Bernardo Tavares’ team still deserves praise.

PSM Makassar is in a tough group. They have to compete with other strong ASEAN teams such as Terengganu and BG Pathum United. Meanwhile, PSM Makassar's squad this season is really nothing special.

They have to rely on young players to compete in the National Championship and the Southeast Asian Cup. In fact, on the domestic front, this team has also lost continuously, and at this time, it cannot even qualify for the continental cup.

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Dang Lai

Source: https://tienphong.vn/bao-indonesia-thua-nhan-doi-nha-bat-luc-chiu-tran-truoc-cahn-post1738701.tpo