Exactly Defeating Persik, Milo Values ​​Laskar Sambernyawa's Performance as Extraordinary

Solo, Beritasatu.com – Persis Solo performed well when they hosted Persik Kediri in the match week 25 of the 2023/2024 League 1 season at Manahan Stadium, Solo City, Central Java, Saturday (24/12/2024). Acting as hosts, the team coached by coach Milomir Seslija managed to win with a score of 2-1.

Persis Solo's two goals were scored by Althaf Indie in the 8th minute and Moussa Sidibe in the 42nd minute. Meanwhile, one goal from Persik Kediri was contributed by Flavio Silva in the 24th minute.

Persis Solo coach, Milomir Seslija, said that the match against Persik Kediri was the best match Laskar Sambernyawa had ever played, even though no goals were scored in the second half.

“This was an extraordinary match, even though we played 0-0 in the second half, this was the best match that Persis Solo has ever played. “I thank the players for scoring extraordinary goals,” he said in a press conference after the match at Manahan Stadium, Saturday (24/2/2024).

Regarding conceding one goal, Milo said that this was still considered normal, especially since in general Gianluca Pandeynuwu's performance as a goalkeeper was quite good, especially in the exciting final seconds.

“Indeed, we conceded one goal, but the goalkeeper reacted well, moreover, we were able to score another goal. “In the final seconds, Gianluca also gave an extraordinary performance,” he said.

The coach from Bosnia and Herzegovina did not have a problem with possession of the ball, which according to Persik's statistics was superior. For him, the most important thing is that Persis Solo can win the match at the end of the match.

“Possession means nothing if we can't win the game. Even if the opponent controls the ball 90 percent of the time, there is no problem as long as we can score goals. “Today's ball possession percentage of 30% is quite good, because it is in accordance with our plan and succeeded in luring Persik to move forward,” said Milo.

However, he still admitted that there were things that needed to be evaluated, such as the final minutes which made him nervous because Persik could have equalized the score at 2-2.

“That's what we will evaluate and there are still many things we need to improve,” said the coach who has managed Madura United, PSM Makassar and Arema.

Meanwhile, Persik Kediri coach Marcelo Rospide admitted that Persis Solo played better than his team, especially in the second half. Even though he already knew the opposing team's playing pattern, his team made a few mistakes so it didn't produce good results.

“We knew Persis' strength beforehand and had anticipated the transition they made. However, they have a lot of good players and we made mistakes so the result is like this. “In the future, we have to improve this,” he said.

Even though he lost, he still appreciated the performance of his team who were able to create many opportunities throughout the match even though not all of them were completed well.

“In the first half, even though Persis was superior in terms of results, in my opinion Persik was also able to create several opportunities which were quite dangerous in terms of both aspects free kick And corner kick. “The players also fought, even though in the end Persis Solo won,” he concluded.