Persik vs Arema FC, Coach Singo Crazy Says a Last Minute Mistake Was the Cause of the Defeat

Kediri, Beritasatu.com – The lack of focus of the Singo Edan players in the last minutes was the cause of the defeat in the Persik vs Arema FC match at the Brawijaya Stadium, Kediri, Monday (16/12/2024). This was acknowledged by Arema FC coach Joel Cornelli, during a press conference after the match against Persik Kediri.

“Indeed, the last minute is a team problem. We will be better prepared in evaluating the next match,” said Joel according to the Persik vs Arema FC match.

Joel admitted that his squad was not focused in the last minutes of the last three matches. As a result, Arema FC should have won but ended in a draw.

In this match, Arema FC should have been able to hold Persik to a draw but conceded in the final minute. Even so, Joel appreciated his players who fought hard during the 40 minutes of play. “Arema played well and was compact until they played more than 40 minutes. Only then did Persik score a goal,” he explained.

Joel said that Arema FC’s problems at the last minute would be an important evaluation within the team. Next, Arema FC will play the continuation match of the 16th week of the Indonesian League 1 competition against PSBS Biak, Saturday (21/12/2024).

In the Persik vs Arema FC match, the hosts won 1-0 in the match which was held at the Brawijaya Stadium, Kediri City, East Java.

Persik Kediri’s only goal was scored by M Khanafi after 87 minutes of the match. After winning the Persik vs Arema FC match, the White Tiger team was ranked 11th with 21 points. Meanwhile, Arema is in ninth place with 22 points.