Teco Values Analysis Of Bali United's Key Match Overthrows Persebaya

SURABAYA - Bali United coach Stefano "Teco" Cugurra assessed that the opponent's match analysis was the key to his team's success in defeating Persebaya Surabaya with a score of 3-1 in the final week of the 2024/25 Indonesian League 1 match.

"I watched all Persebaya matches. I know what is good and less than them. That is an important provision for us," Teco said at a press conference after the match, at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium (GBT), Surabaya, Friday night as reported by Antara.

In addition, he said, the quality of players to be able to absorb all the results of the training and analysis of the opponent's match also affected the winning results.

Teco gave an example of one of the most prominent tactical steps, namely the placement of Irfan Jaya, which was originally played as a wing, moving to an attacking midfielder position, effectively able to dismantle Persebaya's defense.

He can play in two positions. I saw he was more free and dangerous when he entered the middle. This is one of the keys to our victory," he said.

He also praised goalkeeper Adilson Maringa who performed brilliantly under the crossbar in order to counter a number of Persebaya threats in order to help win.

"He played well, many crucial opportunities were broken by Maringa," said Teco.

Maringa emphasized that he was always motivated to play well and win every time he played against a big club like Persebaya.

"Like Coach Teco said, we always have high motivation against Persebaya. Today we worked hard and the results were visible," said the Brazilian goalkeeper.

Maringa admitted that he was very proud and grateful for the team's game which could win the match in his last match with Bali United.

He hopes that after defending Bali United, next season's competition will still be able to continue his career in Indonesia.

"I've adapted a lot in this country. I hope to stay here next season," he said.