Arema FC Win 2-1, Libas Dewa United Who Licang With Nine Players

Arema FC managed to record a victory when they hosted Dewa United in a match that was held by us, November 2 afternoon. Taking place at the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, Singo Edan Libas 2-1 Dewa United, who limped with nine players.

The advantage over Dewa United is Arema FC's first win after his last three matches failed to win. Finally, Singo Edan only drew 1-1 over Madura United.

Arema FC's situation in hosting the number of their players who were superior to the visitors. Dewa United had to lose Ahmad Rusadi who was sent off by the referee in the 38th minute for getting a second yellow card, following a foul on Gustavo Almeida.

Even though he was already at the leading moment of the number of players, in fact Fernando Valente's team was unable to score in the first half. The glasses score lasted until the first half whistle sounded.

Continuing to the second half, Arema's deadlock finally ended after Gustavo opened the scoring in the 57th minute with a penalty kick. In addition to breaking the deadlock, for the goal player, he has become the 14th throughout the League 1 competition this season.

Ten minutes later Dendik Setiawan doubled Arema FC's lead, the score has now changed to 2-0.

Left behind by two points, Dewa United is getting hotter to be able to change the situation. Several opportunities were created but they were not able to bear fruit, only in the 70th minute they could reduce their gap through a goal from Alex Martins' penalty kick.

After the opening goal, Dewa United got additional strength because of the entry of Egy Maulana Vikri from the bench. The player's presence can increase Dewa United's attack power.

But in fact Egy couldn't finish the match. In the fourth minute of extra time, the national team player had to leave the field after getting his second yellow card.

The score then lasted 2-1 to the end of time without any significant changes. With three points at home, Arema is still not safe because he remains stuck in 16th place with 17 points.

After this victory, Arema FC still has a chance to add points because they will play an away match against Persib Bandung in Week 19 of Liga 1 on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.