PSIS Semarang coach Widodo Cahyono Putro said the 2-2 draw against Persebaya Surabaya in the Persebaya 99th Anniversary Game at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Surabaya, on Sunday, was a positive asset for his team facing the 2026/2027 Liga 2 competition.
"This result is quite good. We've only been here for 10 days, and of course, there's still a lot to evaluate," Widodo said at a press conference after the Persebaya 99th Anniversary Game at GBT Stadium.
He explained that his team was actually able to bounce back after falling behind thanks to a change in tactics in the second half.
According to him, by reducing the number of center-backs and adding players in the attack line, PSIS was more aggressive and was able to equalize the score.
Furthermore, Widodo said, during the preparation period, the coaching team continued to review material to build chemistry, understanding the game system, build-up patterns, transitions in the midfield, and finishing attacks so that the players began to understand the desired scheme.
Despite being able to draw at Persebaya's home ground, he admitted that the team's confidence level had not yet fully developed.
