League 1: Drama of Seven Goals Color Madura United’s Victory over Persis Solo

Pamekasan, Beritasatu.com – The drama of seven goals colored Madura United’s 4-3 victory over Persis Solo in the 2023/2024 Indonesian League 1 continuation match at the Gelora Madura Ratu Pamelingan Pamekasan Stadium, Sunday (23/7/2023).

Madura United, who had been leading 4-0 until the 90th minute, was panicked when Persis Solo scored three goals in a row injury time.

The match between the two teams was balanced in the first 15 minutes. Madura United opened the scoring in the 21st minute through Francisco Israel Riviera’s left-footed goal. The advantage was doubled by Jacob William Mahler’s goal, so the score changed to 2-0 for the hosts.

Behind two goals, the visitors tried to equalize by intensifying attacks. However, the “Laskar Sape Kerrap” back line players were always thwarted. The 2-0 score for Madura United’s advantage closed the first half.

Having struggled at the start of the second half, Madura United finally increased their advantage in the 69th minute through Brandon Junior’s goal. Nine minutes later Junior scored the second goal.

Left behind by four goals in the remaining time that there is not necessarily make Persis spirit slumped. They slowly tried to get up and were able to break the deadlock in the 90th minute through a goal by David Gonzalez.

Tension set in when Fernando Rodrigues scored twice with a vulnerable two minutes in time injury time to make it 3-4. Unfortunately, there was not enough time for Persis to catch up.

“Even though we are, there is something very serious that needs attention, namely carelessness due to our superiority and this condition was able to be put to good use by Persis Solo,” said Madura United FC coach Mauricio Ferreira De Sauza after the match.

In general, he considered that the game of his foster children had indeed improved compared to before. Patterns of attack and defense according to directions when training has been carried out properly.

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