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Persija Jakarta
managed to comeback and beat
Arema FC
2-1 in the Super League continuation at Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang, Saturday (8/11).Eksel Runtukahu became the star of the Kemayoran Tigers’ victory.
Host Arema managed to take the lead through Valdeci Moreira’s measured free kick in the 12th minute.
After the goal, Persija took the initiative to play with a high defensive line.Successive attacks were launched on the host defense area.
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The Kemayoran Tigers almost managed to equalize the score in the 22nd minute through Alano Lima’s close-range shot taking advantage of the chaos.However, the ball was still thwarted by Arema goalkeeper Lucas Frigeri.
Persija continued to try to press, but Arema’s tight defense was still difficult to penetrate.The 1-0 score in favor of Arema lasted until the first half ended.
Entering the second half, Persija immediately kicked off and managed to equalize the score 1-1 thanks to Eksel Runtukahu in the 48th minute.
Eksel’s measured heading to meet Bruno Tubarao’s cross only left Lucas Frigeri stunned to see the ball go into the net.
Two minutes later, Eksel Runtukahu scored another goal and turned the score 2-1.Eksel’s second goal came via an impressive heading, this time thanks to an assist from Dony Tri Pamungkas’ cross.
After falling behind, the hosts tried to get up and get out of the pressure.Arema players played more aggressively and hard.The referee was forced to issue a red card to Julian Munoz who committed a hard foul on the side of the field.
Unfortunately, the fierce duel was marked by commotion between the players at the end of the match.The two sides were seen pushing each other behind the players’ bench.However, this incident could still be resolved by the two officials.
The quarrel was sparked by Paulinho Moccelin’s hard tackle on Allano Lima on the side of the pitch.Allano didn’t accept it and there was pushing and shoving which triggered the two sides to gather together.
The referee also issued a number of yellow cards to team officials involved in the altercation.Persija’s advantage lasted until the match was over.
Lineup
Arema FC XI (4-3-3): Lucas Frigeri;Bayu Setiawan, Luiz Gustavo, Betinho, Johan Farizi;Matheus Blade, Samuel Balinsa, Valdeci Moreira;Salim Tuharea, Dalberto Luan, Paulinho Moccelin.
Persija XI (4-3-3): Andritany Ardhiyasa;Rio Fahmi, Rizky Ridho, Jordi Amat, Dony Tri Pamungkas;Fabio Calonego, Van Basty Sousa, Gustavo Franca;Allano Lima, Emaxwell Souza, Eksel Runtukahu.
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