Bajul Ijo lost badly at home

Surabaya, Beritasatu.com – Persebaya Surabaya must acknowledge the greatness of the visiting Dewa United team in the 31st week of the 2023/2024 League 1 match which was held at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium (GBT) Surabaya, Tuesday afternoon (16/4/2024).

In that match, hosts Persebaya lost badly 0-3 at home. As a result, Persebaya had to give up three points to Dewa United.

In the first half, Persebaya was one goal behind. Ricky Kambuaya's kick in the 39th minute put Dewa United 1-0 up. In the 44th minute, Dewa United almost increased their lead when Egy's free kick did not hit the goalpost of Andhika, the Persebaya goalkeeper. Until the first half whistle ended, Dewa United was still ahead of Persebaya.

Meanwhile, at the start of the second half, Persebaya immediately stepped on the gas, in the 56th minute Bruno Moreira accelerated, creating chaos, the ball went to Robson Duarte. Unfortunately, Duarte's execution hit Dewa United's defense. Paul Munster immediately responded to being left behind by bringing on Toni Firmansyah and Wildan Ramdhani to replace Andre Oktaviansyah and Robson Duarte.

In the 68th minute, Bajul Ijo's goal, nicknamed Persebaya, conceded again through Majed Osman's kick on the right side of the defense. He gave the pass to the goal mouth, Ahmad Nufiandani, who was standing free, tipped the ball into the goal until Dewa United was ahead 2-0.

Three minutes later, Andhika Ramadhani's goal was conceded again, Ricky Kambuaya passed three players from the middle of the field and was left one on one with the goalkeeper, but Kambuaya gave a pass to Alex Martin, Dewa United took a 3-0 lead.

Until the final whistle of the second half sounded, no more goals were scored. With this result, Persebaya is stuck in 10th position with 39 points.

Responding to the results of this match, Dewa United coach, Jan Olde Riekerink, admitted that he was quite satisfied with the performance of his team.

“The players play in a very structured manner so that they avoid threats from the opponent and can penetrate the opponent's defense and can execute on goal,” said Jan Olde Riekerink, when met by Beritasatu.com in Surabaya after the match ended, Tuesday afternoon (16/4/2024).

Meanwhile, Persebaya coach Paul Munster acknowledged the greatness of Dewa United, which has many good players. According to him, this match should be an evaluation for Persebaya.

“Everything will be an evaluation, especially for the team facing next season's competition. Everyone will be disappointed, the fans will be disappointed and the management will also be disappointed. However, this is related to professional attitude, how to look forward to being even better. Dewa United has very good players, and “Maybe Persebaya in the future can be like that,” said Paul Munster.