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The 2021 Menpora Cup will open today. The following is the match schedule for the first day.
The Menpora Cup is a pre-season event before the launch of League 1 2021. This competition is a milestone for the return of soccer in Indonesia, after a year of absence.
The implementation of strict and disciplined health protocols is the key to the realization of this tournament. Because later it will be a reference for the deployment of League 1 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic that has not yet ended.
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A total of 17 teams from League 1 participated in this event. Initially Persipura Jayapura was also on the list, but recently decided to resign.
The Menpora Cup will open at the Manahan Stadium (Solo), which is also the headquarters of Group A, which includes Arema FC, Tira Persikabo, PSIS Semarang and Barito Putera.
The first match was Arema vs Tira Persikabo at 15.15 WIB. Arema, who sets herself lofty goals, is determined to perform at her best and achieve the first victory.
“We are the highest goal. The theme of a month of preparation, tactics, defense, attack, God willing, we can win to the fullest,” Arema’s assistant coach Kuncoro said on Saturday (3/20/2021).
Persikabo also does not want to be outdone by his opponent’s ambition. Coach Igor Kriushenko said his team’s condition was also ready for combat.
“The preparation is going well according to the arrangement. We have done the internal game. The condition of the children is quite good. Because this tournament is a great challenge with a tight schedule. We have to prepare the players physically as much as possible.” . Igor said.
In addition, at 6:15 p.m. the PSIS vs Barito Putera match will be played. This match will also attract attention. Barito also set himself the goal of qualifying as far as possible in this Menpora Cup, while PSIS with a mix of young and old players could be an obstacle.
Menpora Cup schedule today, Sunday (3/21/2021)
Arema FC vs Tira Persikabo (15.15 WIB, Indosiar and Vidio live)
PSIS Semarang vs Barito Putera (18.15 WIB, Indosiar and Vidio live)
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