Shin praises Jeremejeff after Persija beat Arema 5-1
Jeremejeff scored twice as Persija reclaimed the Super League lead with 15 points from six matches.
Persija Jakarta coach Shin Tae-yong singled out Alexander Jeremejeff for praise after the striker scored twice in a 5-1 victory over Arema FC at Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium in Bekasi on 21 October.
The result put Persija back above Dewa United at the top of the Super League standings. Persija have 15 points from six matches, while Jeremejeff leads the league’s scoring chart with six goals.
Speaking after the match, Shin congratulated Jeremejeff on his two goals and said he was very satisfied with the forward’s contribution. The South Korean coach also expressed confidence that Jeremejeff would continue to show strong finishing in future matches.
Before his double against Arema, Jeremejeff had scored once against each of Persib Bandung, Borneo FC, PSIM Yogyakarta and Persita Tangerang. The 33-year-old former Sweden international joined Persija this season, having previously finished as the Swedish league’s leading scorer.
