Persebaya's Victory Is Not The Only One That Makes Aji Santoso Sumringah Appear In Jakarta, But There Is A Factor The Jakmania

JAKARTA - Persebaya Surabaya coach, Aji Santoso was happy not to be angry when his team successfully defeated Arema FC at the PTIK Stadium, Jakarta, Tuesday, April 11, 2023. However, it was not only the result in the match that made the coach happy.

Coach Aji Santoso is also happy with the warm welcome of supporters of the Capital City team, The Jakmania.

In the postponed match of Liga 1 2022/2023 week 28 between Persebaya vs Arema, Bajul Ijo, who won 1-0 through a goal scored by Muhammad Iqbal in the 79th minute. The victory became a sweet gift even though in the status of the host, Persebaya could not appear at his own headquarters.

"Tonight I am very happy that Persebaya first got three points," said Aji Santoso in response to the results of the match.

During the interview session after the match, Aji Santoso also revealed other things that made him more happy. This was due to The Jakmania's extraordinary response to his team.

How not, upon arrival in Jakarta, Persija supporters warmly welcomed Persebaya. Even representatives of The Jakmania also escorted the players from the hotel to the stadium to ensure Bajul Ijo's journey was safe and comfortable.

"This is a very important moment from Persebaya and Arema's match, namely the response of The Jakmania representatives to the Persebaya team is extraordinary, thank you very much," said Aji Santoso.

"I am sure that it was friends of The Jakmania who took us, took us from the hotel to the stadium. I am very sure that it was the representative of Jakmania in Jakarta," he continued.

Aji Santoso then did not hesitate to share this news with Persebaya supporters. He hopes that a situation like this can be the beginning of harmony between supporters being created.

"I inform Bonek, Bonita, our Persebaya team playing in Jakarta is very well enforced. Hopefully, one hope in the future the supporters can become good, can become harmonious, can support the two teams in one stadium, I think this is more than just a match," he said.

"Hopefully this moment can be forwarded to other teams, so I inform Bonek, our Bonita Persebaya is very well enforced, they are very kind to pick us up by enjoying Jakarta," he continued.

"On behalf of the coach, team, players and management and the people of Surabaya, especially Bonek Bonita, I would like to thank The Jakmania for supporting us. Once again I highly appreciate hopefully this is a good start between Jakarta and Surabaya," said Aji.