Saturday, January 22, 2011

Edu Persidafon Bring Optimism to Indonesia Super League


Former captain who is now defending Persipura Jayapura Persidafon Dafonsoro, Eduard Ivakdalam, is optimistic the team could bring it to the Main Division Indonesian Super League (ISL) for next season.

"With the material which is owned Persidafon player today, I'm sure Persidafon will qualify for the Indonesian Super League next season," said Edu, Saturday (22 / 1).

According to him, although Persidafon now much strengthened local players, with the quality they have, Sentani Cork team can certainly compete to qualify for the ISL. "Especially with the merger of several players who had at ISL, such as Cristian Warobay, Marcello Cirelli, Paulo Rumbino, and Ernest Jeremiah, of course we will be more solid team," he said.

He hopes the experience of playing in the Liga Indonesia and ISL with Persipura for 16 seasons, can be passed down to other players Persidafon. "I've given the best while still in Persipura. Now is the time I did the same thing in Persidafon, "he said.

Despite playing at a low level of competition, one level of the ISL, he does not feel inadequate or inferior. "Since the beginning of joining the team Persidafon, never the slightest feeling that crossed my mind. Because my main goal is to get into this team want to bring Persidafon to ISL. "

Eduard Ivakdalam is one living legend 'Black Pearl' Jayapura. Besides successfully bringing two titles for Persipura, Indonesian League champions 2004/2005 and 2008/2009 ISL, Kaka Edu, greeting familiar, also had three times in succession to bring the Copa Indonesia Persipura to the final.

At the beginning of 2010/2011 season, Persipura Jayapura no longer extend the contract a player who plays as a midfielder it. Edu finally chose to join the team of Main Division, Persidafon Dafonsoro.

In Persidafon, Edu believes holds the captain's armband to replace Ely Aiboy who flee to Semen Padang. Coach Persidafon, Agus Yuwono, admitted Edu Ivakdalam very important figure in Persidafon.

Since joining, Edu has been offered four goals in nine games in its path along Persidafon. He led the team that led the Jayapura District klasmen while the Main Division with 22 points, the results of seven wins, once the series, and once lost.

JERRY OMONA