Persipura asks PSSI for an explanation regarding the appointment of Persija

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Persipura Writes to PSSI
Persipura Writes to PSSI

Persipura asks PSSI for an explanation regarding the appointment of Persija – Mutiara Hitam has sent a letter to PSSI requesting this information. Persipura Jayapura, asked about PSSI's decision to choose Persija Jakarta, to represent Indonesia in the AFC Cup. Black Pearl, need information on that.

PSSI decided Persija and Bali United, playing in the AFC Cup for next season. This decision was taken after the national football league held an executive committee (Exco) 2 days ago.

Bali United was chosen by PSSI because of its League 1 champion status last season. Meanwhile, Persija, who held the title of runner-up in the Indonesian Cup, was decided because PSM Makassar, who was said to be the champion of the title, did not have the 2020 AFC Club Licensing.

“We know PSSI's decision. Next, the general chairman [Persipura, Benhur Tommy Mano] conveyed it to the manager to ask PSSI for information. "We asked what decision PSSI took," said Persipura manager Bento Madubun's confidant when contacted by mass media.

"Actually there is no problem, if we are the ones who need to comply with the provisions. Persipura is basically just that. If the conditions are the same, please do so, if not, yes, ask. "We legally sent a letter to PSSI the other day," Bento added.

Persija's election has pros and cons. PSSI is seen as not following the provisions in the Entry Manual for AFC Club Competition 2021 Article 9 concerning Sporting Criteria.

In this provision it is not stated that the runner-up of the Local Cup (Indonesian Cup) has the right to take part in the AFC Cup. It was explained that the first focus was on winning the competition (League 1), then winning the Local Cup, runner-up in League 1, 3rd place in League 1.

If you follow the existing provisions, Persipura has more rights than Persija to play in the AFC Cup. Jacksen F Tiago's troops are ranked 3rd in the 1 League 2019 standings.

Persebaya Surabaya, which is in 2nd place in League 1 2019, cannot play in the AFC Cup. The trigger was because the club nicknamed Bajul Ijo did not have the 2020 AFC Club Licensing.

"PSSI through the Exco meeting issued a decision, whether the existing decision was based on the AFC manual or was there something else. "This is what we don't understand, if there is another basis, explain it," he said.

Source: Goal.com

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