Madura United Won 3-0 Over Persikabo 1973 In Coach Aji Santoso's Debut
Aji Santoso's debut as the new head coach of Persikabo 1973 had to be marked by a 0-3 defeat to Madura United in the ninth week of Liga 1 Indonesia at Wibawa Mukti Stadium, Cikarang, Bekasi Regency, Saturday. Persikabo 1973 had to admit the advantage of Madura United who were able to score three goals through Francisco Rivera (two goals) and Malik Risaldi, according to the Indonesian League. This result made Persikabo 1973 down to 16th place in the Indonesian League 1 standings with eight points from nine matches, while Madura United was getting stronger at the top with 19 points. Persikabo 1973 was recorded as dominant loss compared to Madura United by recording 49 percent possession, on the other hand Madura United were able to release 15 kicks which eight of them were on target. In the first half, Persikabo 1973 had the opportunity to excel first when Jose Varela stayed face each other with goalkeeper Madura United Wawan. However, the kick from the player from Tanjung Verde was still sideways from the net. Madura United turned to threat through a long-range kick released by Francisco Rivera, but the ball still sideways from the goal of Husna Al Malik. Mauricio Souza's squad had a golden opportunity to excel first, but the Junior Brandao header was still able to be countered by Husna Al Malik. Madura United finally managed to break the deadlock in the 41st minute after Malik Risaldi's pass could be converted into a goal by Rivera so that the score changed to 1-0 and lasted until the first half was over.