League Results 1: Arema Secures Second Win In A Row

JAKARTA Arema FC managed to secure their second victory this season after defeating Bhayangkara FC in the 2023/2024 Indonesian League 1 continued.

The team nicknamed Singo Edan brought home three points in the eleventh week after a 2-0 win over the hosts at Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium, Bekasi, West Java, Friday (1/9) night WIB.

Arema outperformed The Guardian when the first half ran 13 minutes. The first goal was netted by Ginanjar Wahyu to welcome M Rafli's pass.

The Bhayangkara goal was then conceded again in the extra minutes of the second half. They were missed by a goal scored by Charles Lokolingoy who maximized Dedik Setiawan's pass.

This is Arema's second straight win. Previously, this team from East Java ended a series without a win when they beat Persikabo 1973.

This result makes Arema collect nine points. They now occupy a place better than the last three teams at the back of the standings.

The two teams behind them are Persikabo in 17th place and Bhayangkara which fill the most basic position in the country's highest caste standings.

Apart from Arema, Madura United also secured the victory while visiting Persita Tangerang. They won three 3-1 to strengthen their position at the top of the standings.