Defeating Persiraja, Malut United will appear in League 1 next season

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Malut United managed to get a promotion ticket to League 1 after winning 3-2 over Persiraja Banda Aceh, Saturday (9/3/20204).

Malut United's victory was determined by striker Jose Wilkson who found the back of the opponent's goal in the 116th minute of extra time in the match. legs second place for third place in Pegadaian Liga 2 at Madya Stadium, Jakarta, Saturday.

The game starts with both teams attacking to score goals. Even though Malut United threatened Persiraja's goal in the 5th minute through Wawan Febrianto, Persiraja also had a golden opportunity through Andik Vermansyah, 10 minutes later.

After a physical battle and a penalty executed by Zikri Ferdiansyah for Persiraja, Malut United finally equalized the score at 1-1 through a penalty executed by Frets Butuan in the first half of extra time.

Even though chances were still created, the score remained level until the end of the second half. However, in the second extra time, Malut United was able to take advantage of the superior number of players after Persiraja's Defri Riski was sent off due to a red card.

Goals from Dave Mustaine and Jose Wilkson made Malut United successful in closing the match with a score of 3-2 and ensuring promotion to League 1. This victory marked Malut United's success following PSBS Biak and Semen Padang in achieving promotion to the highest caste of Indonesian football.

Lineup
Malut United (4-4-2): Aldhila Ray Redondo (PG); Bagus Nirwanto, Muhammad Rio, Jeong Ho-min, Aditya Putra; Finky Pasamba, Alwi Slamat, Pramoedya Putra, Wawan Febrianto, Hari Nur, Frets Butuan.
Coach: Imran Nahumarury
​​​​​​​Persiraja Banda Aceh (4-2-3-1): M Fahri (PG), Zikri Ferdiansyah, M. Revan, Agus Suhendra, Yasvani; Rizky Yusuf, Adam Maulana, Muammar, Al-Muzanni, Andik Vermansyah; Touré.
​​​​​​​Trainer: Achmad Zulkifli