League 1: Alex Ferreira’s single goal between Dewa United beats Arema

– Dewa United made it through the first test of the 2023/2024 League 1 competition by beating Arema FC, 1-0. The match which took place at the Indomilk Arena Stadium, Tangerang, Banten, Sunday (2/7/2023), was fierce.

Dewa United’s only winning goal was scored by foreign player Alex Martins Ferreira in the 75th minute, as reported by the team’s official website.

Even though they managed to win the match, Dewa United was still under pressure from Arema FC. Luck favored the home goalkeeper, Muhammad Mahbuby, who performed brilliantly when he managed to block Ariel Lucero’s shot in the 12th minute.

The home team actually had the chance to excel, but the penalty kick taken by Risto Mitrevski in the 32nd minute was parried by Arema goalkeeper, Teguh Amiruddin. The draw score lasted until halftime.

Arema FC continued to attack Dewa United’s defense even though it was left behind. Several opportunities to score were also obtained, including through Charles Raphale de Almeida, but these attempts were thwarted by the home goalkeeper.

In the end, in the 75th minute, the home team scored through Alex Martins Ferreira’s header. The goal managed to penetrate Teguh Amiruddin’s goal and changed the score to 1-0.

Towards the end of the match, Arema FC tried to equalize. However, Dewa United played solidly and were able to maintain their advantage until the long whistle signaled the end of the match.

In the second match, the team coached by Jan Olde Riekerink will face the defending champions of the Indonesian League 1, PSM Makassar, at the BJ Habibie Stadium, Pare-Pare, on Saturday (8/7).

Meanwhile, Arema FC will host Persib Bandung in the second match at I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, on Friday (7/7).

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