Liga 1 2024/2025 Results: Arema FC Vs Dewa United 0-0 After Guest Goals Disallowed

JAKARTA - Arema FC had to settle for the first week of the 2024/2025 Liga 1 match by sharing one point. Facing Dewa United, this match ended 0-0.

The Arema FC match against Dewa United took place at the Soepriadi Stadium, Blitar, on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 15.30 WIB.

Appearing at home to the opponent, Dewa United was able to control the match. It is evident from their opening goal which was made when the game had only been running for two minutes.

Unfortunately, the goal created by Septian Bagaskara was even disallowed by the referee. The reason, it turns out that Septian is already standing in an offside position.

After Dewa Unite's opening goal was disallowed, the moment turned into Arema's. They threatened through Salim Tuharea's movement. However, Salim's efforts have not paid off after the ball was blocked by Ferian Rizki Maulana.

In the 14th minute, Lokolingoy had a golden opportunity. However, his shot from close range could still be countered by Sonny totaling.

Dewa United again threatened Arema FC's defense in the 27th minute. Getting Hugo Gomes' sweet pass, Messidoro should have converted it into a goal, but his shot was still pushed over by Lucas Frigeri.

Not long ago, Wiliam Marcilio fired a free kick at the near post. The ball was still parried by Sonny totaling and resulted in a corner for Arema.

Towards the end of 45 minutes, Arema was almost able to break the deadlock. Through Wiliam's corner, Alfarizie's header was able to be continued by Lokolingoy, but his flick was still thin on the right side of Dewa United's goal.

Both teams failed to open the scoring after going through two minutes of injury time.

Entering the second half, both Arema and Dewa United continued to compete to break the deadlock. Both teams continue to show open appearances and attack each other. However, none of their efforts have yielded results until the 60th minute.

The match was stopped in the 71st minute. The reason is that two Arema players, namely Selling Guevara and Thales Lira, collided with their heads while heading into air balls.

Guevara then fell on the field and Lira looked in pain. This situation looks serious because Guevara finally had to be rushed by ambulance and taken to the hospital. His vacant position then Samuel Balinsa.

When the match resumed, the two teams continued to try to attack each other. However, no goals were created. The 0-0 score lasted until the game was over.