Losing to Bali United, Persebaya Surabaya Player Evaluation

Surabaya, Beritasatu.com – Persebaya Surabaya immediately evaluated the players after losing 0-2 to Bali United in the 17th week of Liga 1 2024/2025 at the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, Bali, Saturday (28/12/2024) evening.

Persebaya Surabaya coach Paul Munster said that his team made a lot of mistakes in the match at Bali United’s drums. Green Force squad missed two golden opportunities in the first half, even Tim Bajul Ijo Privat Mbarga conceded the first goal in the 63rd minute which started from Persebaya player Malik Risaldi losing the ball in midfield.

Three minutes later, it was Persebaya player Bruno Moreira’s turn to lose the ball and Bali United made a transition that led to a goal against Persebaya’s goal guarded by Ernando Ari. The ball was put in by Bali United player Irfan Jaya, giving the hosts the lead until the match ended.

“I am disappointed with our players because their performance was not good enough. We had two opportunities that should have resulted in goals. As I said, in big games, players have to step up. “We had the chance to win, but the players didn’t do it,” said Paul Munster, Sunday (29/12/2024).

The coach from Northern Ireland added that Persebaya Surabaya’s defeat would be used as evaluation material for the second half of the season. Munster has already prepared what needs to be done before the match against PSS Sleman in January 2025.

“We had a good first round. We should be grateful for pocketing 37 points. This season is not finished yet. “I always tell everyone, there is still a long way to go, and we have to be even better,” added Munster.

Even though Persebaya lost to Bali United in the last match of the first round of Liga 1 2024/2025, the team Bajul Ijo still perched at the top of the standings with 37 points.

Meanwhile, Bali United is in fifth place with 27 points.

Persebaya Surabaya is not completely safe at the top of the League 1 standings, because its position is threatened by Persib Bandung in second place with 35 points and still having two matches remaining.