24 Players Follow Exercise Prime Wave II TC U-23

Depok - Indonesia's national team U-23 has held a first training session at the training camp for the second wave. However, of the 30 players called up, there are six players were absent in training.

U-23 began to undergo training today, Thursday (12/18/2014) at the center of the field coaching young age PSSI in Sawangan, Depok. TC this is part of the preparation for the U-23 Asian Cup qualifying welcome and the SEA Games in 2015.

Coach Aji Santoso said this morning exercises have not attended 24 players from a total of 30 players called. Of the six players were absent, only three players were unknown reason.

"For the players FC, I do not know why. If a player Papua, because they do not get tickets. But they will join on 21 December," said Aji after leading the exercise.

Six players who have not yet joined are Fredy Jeferson ISIR, Ferinando Pahabol (Roma), Gilbert Dwaramury (Liverpool), Rizky Dwi R, Jajang Maulana, and Yogi Triana (FC).

In these exercises, Aji directly implement internal game by dividing the players into two groups. Seen a former retainer U-19 also cool to follow the game.

"We immediately gave this game, so the players are accustomed to touch and move," said Aji

Here are 30 players in the U-23 Wave II:

Goalkeeper: Teguh Amiruddin, Yogi Triana, Ravi Murdianto, M. Natshir Fadhil Mahbuby

Defender: Alfin Tuasalamony, Syaiful Indra Cahya, Muhammad Abduh Lestaluhu, Moch. Zaenuri, Hansamu Yama Institution, Agung Prasetyo, Manahati Lestusen, Ryuji Utomo Prabowo, Mochamad Junda Irawan, Jajang Maulana, Zalnando

Middle: Gilbert R Duaramury, Paulo Octavian Sitanggang, Evan Dimas Darmono, Darma Password Suthe, Hendra Adi Bayauw, Henry Febriyanto, M Yogi Novrian, Maulana Irshad, Safrial Irfandi

Home: Gavin Kwan Adsit, Rizky Ramadhana, Ilham Udin Armaiyn, John Ferinando Pahabol, the Supreme Supriyanto, Fredi Jeferson ISIR

Gavin desire Translucent U-23 squad and Main Regular Mitra Kukar

Depok - After Overseas adventure to last year, Gavin Adsit Kwan back to Indonesia by the end of 2014. He was eager to penetrate the Indonesian national team squad U-23 and playing regularly at Mitra Kukar.

Gavin name surfaced when carrying U-19 became champion in the tournament HKFA 2013. He was also crowned the best player along penggawa 'Garuda Muda' other, Mariano Djonak Uropmabin.

While teammate in the Under-19 training camp continue to compete in the AFF Cup U-19 and U-19 Asia Cup, Gavin prefer a career abroad. At that time, the club from Romania, CFR Cluj, became the goal.

Following from Cluj, Gavin also another try their luck abroad. Several times he followed the trial, one of which was in Japan with the club Jubilo Iwata. However, it seems the opportunity to be able to strengthen the team failed.

Gavin eventually opted for a career in Indonesia to join Mitra Kukar. While it was, he also regained the selection calls in the U-23. Gavin admitted to not want to waste time anymore.

Gavin has joined the training camp phase II U-23 national team in preparation for the SEA Games in 2015 and the Asian Cup qualifiers. He's already started training in Sawangan, Depok, Thursday (12/18/2014).

"For now, I want to focus on the U-23 and my club, Mitra Kukar. There is no intention to play abroad. Since last year there experience. Now I want to try new experiences. I hope I can pass the selection U -23 and regular play on Mitra Kukar, "said Gavin.

Although long out of joining the national team, he admitted there was no problem with the adaptation. However, he is still adjusting to the food and the weather.

"The issue of adaptation to other players, no problem. Maybe the food, I still adaptation. But I keep the spirit," said the Bali-born footballer.

Persib Bandung Cancel degree TC in Italy

Jakarta - Persib Bandung plan to hold a training center (TC) in Italy failed. Schedule kickoff competition Indonesia Super League (ISL) in 2015 were brought forward to the cause.

At first, Arsenal plans to TC in Italy on 6 to 20 January 2015. However, some time ago, PT Liga Indonesia decided that ISL next season will start rolling on 1 February.

Looking at the time mepetnya, coach Djajang Nurdjaman choose to cancel the plan training camp in Italy. He did not want, troops keteteran in terms of preparation.

"We decided to plan to Italy is not so. Because 'the competition already from February 1. Moreover, the first opponent we do not know who, so we cancel it," said Djajang when found in the course of the license B AFC, in Sawangan, Depok, on Thursday (18/12).

Nevertheless, coach Sumedang it would not bother about the cancellation. According to him, Arsenal could still make preparations at home by doing some testing times.

"The anticipation, yes we have to do a test. A maximum of six to eight trials. We take advantage of our best-s should be in this," said Djajang.

Taufik Hidayat: PSSI Should Reflecting the Large Glass

Jakarta - Taufik Hidayat PSSI judge questioned the statement badminton achievement is down. Badminton world champion in 2005 was asked PSSI filled with a large mirror before judging other sports.

Vice Chairman of PSSI La Nyalla M. Mattalitti on Wednesday (10/12) and then call establishment Nine team by the Minister of Youth and Sports Imam Nahrawi less precise. He asked Affairs deal with other sports, badminton and horse riding, which is down. Therefore, football is good.

The statement was made among badminton inflamed. They are said to have received no achievement is down. On the social networking site has been circulating "wrath" of the people badminton.

Similarly, the Indonesian Badminton legend, Taufik Hidayat. According to the gold medalist at the 2004 Olympics, badminton achievement is being inconsistent but that does not mean down. Especially when compared to football can not compete at the level of Southeast Asia.

"The attitude of the PSSI is not very funny. Our achievements are not down, only up and down. What's the draw to compare achievement levels with achievements that have not even reached the level of Southeast Asia?" Taufik said in a conversation with detiksport, Friday (02/19/2014).

"If it's nothing to do with Menpora PSSI do not talk about badminton. Sports achievements that, yes, badminton. Football sports community, we also love. When comparing the performance, later (PSSI) ashamed of themselves. During their performance at the Games it is not clear yesterday AFF also eliminated. One of the Philippines lost 0-4.

"If the level of Southeast Asia alone can not show off, they want to play where? Actually, the society also have to know their actions. They should reflect the large glass, very big. If it did not have a mirror can we send," said medalist men's singles gold the 2004 Athens Olympics

Taufik Support Freezing PSSI, provided that .......

Taufik also agreed with the proposed freeze PSSI who are busy in social media. Provided that, there is the best solution for the future of the footballer homeland.

"The proposed freeze PSSI that's been a long time, if FIFA could have willed direct word-hammer. However, Indonesia is a huge market, people also love football. I also thought about the fate of the footballers that PSSI will actually frozen, they want how . that which must be addressed, "said Taufik.

"Even if frozen FIFA who are entitled. The government is not allowed to interfere too much, but both must seek a solution like.

"But, if the PSSI fuss continues, how? No achievements, instead there is an elephant football. That's despicable. In the end the player who became victims of the management attitude. I know there is no big money, but that is always sacrificed so many players what is good?

"Again sorry, if we may as well sport issues pitted together PSSI. Accomplishment that we have not make us arrogant, PSSI baseball accomplishments why even arrogant. It's about time there is to be reprimanded PSSI. Of all the PB just him against the government. Even Kemenpora was fought, "said the father of two children.

Earlier, Head of Development and Performance PP PBSI, Rexy Mainaky, also do not agree that the Indonesian badminton currently called "down".

"(Our situation towards) improvement. The young players we have three layers. Now show champion achievements, or it could advance to the finals, if you join the tournament. We also are continuously trying to optimize the sports science and make the sport as an industry," he said. [More read here]

Meanwhile, Secretary General of the Equestrian Federation of Indonesia (EFI), Prasetyono Sumiskum, also do not accept the assessment La Nyalla. He asked PSSI own accomplishments read what has been accomplished equestrian branch in the international arena.

Indonesian Down 2 rating in FIFA list

Jakarta - Indonesia's position in the FIFA ranking list has decreased two rungs. Of the 46 members of FIFA's Asian countries, Indonesia is on the order of 15 ... from the bottom.

In the FIFA ranking list as of December 2014, which was released today (18/12), Indonesia is listed at number 159 globally (from 209 countries). In the previous month (November) football "Red and White" still exist in the rank-157.

In the region (Asia), Indonesia is in position 31 of the 46 countries. Among the ASEAN countries, we are under the Philippines (131), Vietnam (137), Myanmar (141), Thailand (142), Malaysia (154), and Singapore (157).

Even Indonesia lost anyway from other Asian countries that previously known as the "underdog" as the Maldives (130) and Afghanistan (143).

Still at the level of ASEAN, Indonesia just better than Laos (160), Cambodia (179), East Timor (185), and Brunei (198).

FIFA Ranking as of December 2014:

1. Germany

2. Argentina

3. Colombia

4. Belgium

5. Netherlands

6. Brazil

7. Portugal

8. France

9. Spain

10. Uruguay

11. Italy

12. Switzerland

13. England

14.Chile

51. Iran

54. Japan

69. South Korea

100. Australia

113. Palestine

130. Maldives, Philippines

137. Vietnam

141. Myanmar

142. Thailand

143. Afghanistan

154. Malaysia

157. Singapore

159. INDONESIA

160. Laos

179. Cambodia

185. East Timor

198. Brunei

200. American Samoa

209. Bhutan

Indonesian Cup Will Return Held

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - PSSI secretary, Djoko Driyono, explains, Indonesia Cup likely will again be held in the 2013-2014 season.

"The possibility of next season, there are Indonesian Cup," said Joko.

Indonesian Cup had a vacuum in the 2012-2013 season. It was due to the conflict in the body PSSI.

Djoko explained, penyelanggaraan Indonesian Cup next season will use the format of the two regions as Indonesia Super League (ISL) followed by 22 teams.

"The format may be two areas so that there is space to hold the tournament," he said.

Cup Indonesia had held since 2005. At that time, Arema became the first club to win the inaugural edition of the Indonesia Cup after defeating Persija Jakarta 4-3.

The team nicknamed Singo Edan Indonesia Cup back in 2006. After that, FC three times in a row to win the tournament this year in 2007-2008, 2008-2009, and 2010-2011. Indonesian Cup final to be staged in 2011-2012 and Persibo Bojonegoro managed to emerge as champions.

Author: Ferril DennysEditor: Aloysius Gonsaga AE

Indonesian Football

Huistra Football Highlight Poor infrastructure in Indonesia

Jakarta - Director of Football Development PSSI, Pieter Huistra, assess coaching youth in Indonesia is still very problematic. One problem which is the inhibition of the development of infrastructure.

In the workshop and discussion PSSI theme, 'It Work Any PSSI?' organized by PSSI Press in Senayan, Jakarta, Monday (12/15/2014), one of the subjects discussed was coaching a young age.

On the occasion Huistra give some things related exposure coaching young age. After three weeks in Jakarta, Dutchman admitted that many find problems in Indonesian football.

"Indonesia has a lot of potential to be able to develop his football. But why not ride the team achievement? So it is my duty to investigate and find out what is wrong with the Indonesian football," said Huistra.

He considered coaching a young age is very important built to be able to create a strong national team in the future. However, he highlights one thing that is the bottleneck of the issue of infrastructure.

"I've watched a few games and chat with many people. I was surprised with the existing facilities here. Field football here is very bad. And some field that can be rented at an expensive price. Two things cause this is coaching a young age do not develop.

"What is needed by the Indonesian football is football organization in each area to foster a young age. Here is the PSSI to handle the task of Indonesian football," he said.

He cited a young football in Uruguay are very built up neatly. Every small children aged 6 to 14 years old can practice good football because it is supported by adequate field.

Therefore, calling Huistra main task is to encourage the PSSI to improve the infrastructure first.

"Actually, all the problems can be fixed. If the PSSI and the government wants to work together to build the infrastructure," he said.

Wenger Ingin Hindari Bayern, Akan Senang Kalau Bertemu Monaco

London - Manajer Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, punya harapan khusus terkait undian babak 16 besar Liga Champions yang tak lama lagi akan dilakukan. Wenger tak mau timnya dipertemukan dengan raksasa Jerman, Bayern Munich.

Sebagai runner-up grup D, Arsenal memang punya potensi berjumpa Bayern, yang berstatus juara grup E, di babak 16 besar. Apakah dua klub tersebut akan benar-benar bertemu atau tidak bisa diketahui setelah pengundian yang dilakukan di Nyon, Swiss, Senin (15/12/2014) mulai pukul 18.00 WIB.

Arsenal belakangan ini memang punya catatan buruk tiap bertemu Bayern. Dalam dua musim terakhir, The Gunners secara beruntun disingkirkan Die Roten di babak 16 besar Liga Champions.

"Kami tidak menginginkan Bayern Munich. Dan saya yakin mereka juga tidak menginginkan kami," ucap Wenger di Mirror.

"Jalan kami tidak pernah mudah. Saya pikir tidak banyak tim yang menginginkan (Real) Madrid," katanya.

Wenger akan senang kalau Arsenal dipertemukan dengan AS Monaco, klub yang dia latih pada periode 1987-1994. Monaco lolos ke babak 16 besar sebagai juara grup C.

"Saya sama sekali tidak menolak bertemu Monaco karena itu akan menjadi kunjungan ke rumah pertama saya," aku Wenger.

"Tentu saja saya akan senang pergi ke sana. Saya punya kenangan manis tentang Monaco karena mereka memberi saya kesempatan saat saya masih sangat muda. Kami juga menjalani banyak pertandingan Liga Champions," lanjutnya.