2024-04-29 11:18:52
Ernando Ari Sutaryadi, Goalkeeper for the U-23 National Team at the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup. Photo: PSSI.org
jpnn.com – SURABAYA – The 2024 U-23 Asian Cup semifinal match Indonesia vs Uzbekistan will take place at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, Qatar, on Monday 29 April 2024 at 21.00 WIB.
Persebaya Surabaya goalkeeping coach Benyamin van Breukelen believes Ernando Ari Sutaryadi will be more enthusiastic in the U-23 Asian Cup semifinal match.
“I think his enthusiasm will grow even higher, because I know Ernando,” said coach Benny, his nickname, in Surabaya, Saturday (27/4).
The coach of Dutch descent said that Ernando Ari’s good performance so far was the result of his daily training, both at Persebaya and in the national team (national team).
“Yes, Ernando’s performance is extraordinary and that is the result of his training. When he trains, he doesn’t give up, he really has a steely mentality, no matter how hard the training is, he just screams, he has an extraordinary physique, I salute him,” said the coach who once wore the Niac Mitra Surabaya uniform.
Even though he can’t see it in person at the moment, he always gives advice and encouragement via short messages.
“I always send messages via WhatsApp, giving encouragement and reminding me to take care of my body, and he always responds,” he said.
The advice given by the coach who was born in May 1963 was also about how to kick the ball during a penalty shootout.
Ahead of the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup semifinal match Indonesia vs Uzbekistan, the story behind Ernando Ari’s penalty kick was revealed.