Banjarmasin, S Kalimantan (ANTARA) - Barito Putera coach Jacksen F. Tiago. (Michael Siahaan)
Barito Putera coach Jacksen Tiago expressed satisfaction with the results of his team's 1-1 draw against Persija Jakarta in the opening match for the 2019 Shopee Liga 1 match, Monday night.
As a host playing at the 17 Mei Stadium Banjarmasin, they have the target must win, but in reality the match ended with draw, still making it proud.
"Because our players have fought so extraordinary that they can make this match a draw," he said at a press conference after the match.
The reason of the Brazilian coach, the player's mentality had been tested heavily with the first drop.
"Of course it's not easy when our team goes behind, fortunately our team spirit remains high, so we can equalize in the 81st minute," Jacksen said..
But of course he admits, the opposing team, Persija Jakarta, is not an opponent who is easily conquered, because it is a defending champion team.
"Even at the AFC trophy, Persija against Shan United can make big wins up to 6-0," he said.
