Semen Padang FC managed to escape the relegation zone of the Indonesian League 1 dramatically. Their position is safe after successfully beating the visitors, Madura United with a final score of 2-1 in the match which took place at the Haji Agus Salim Sports Stadium, Padang City, West Sumatra.
"We know this match will be difficult but we don't want to rush to score," said Semen Padang coach Eduardo Almeida in Padang, quoting ANTARA on Sunday, May 4.
Eduardo also presented this victory to his wife, who is currently on her birthday. The Portuguese coach also praised the fighting spirit of his team to ensure three crucial points at the Haji Agus Salim Sports Stadium, Padang City.
In that match, the hosts took the lead in the 52nd minute through C. Stewart's measured strike after receiving a good pass from his partner from the left side of the Madura United defense heart.
Jordy Wehrmann was then able to equalize in the 60th minute. The score is 1-1.
At the end of the match, Muhammad Ridwan listed his name on the scoreboard as well as doubling the hosts' advantage which suddenly made Semen Padang FC supporters cheer.
Semen Padang FC's second goal came from Rian's free-kick scheme which sent measurable passes to Gala Pagamo and tried to press in front of the opponent's goal mouth. The ball fell right in front of Muhammad Ridwan who then headed and ensured victory for Semen Padang FC.
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Victory over Madura United also marked three consecutive victories by Semen Padang FC in the top competition of Indonesian football.
Previously, Eduardo Almeida's team won when they hosted PSIS Semarang 3-2 and beat Persija with a convincing score of 2-0 at Pakansari Stadium, Bogor.
Currently, the team nicknamed Kabau Sirah sits in 15th place after collecting 31 points or one point ahead of Barito Putera who dropped to 17th in the Indonesian League 1 standings. Meanwhile, for Madura United, this defeat puts them in 13th place.
Meanwhile, Madura United coach Angel Alfredo Vera highlighted the lack of concentration of players at the end of the match which resulted in the victory of Semen Padang FC. In fact, the team nicknamed Laskar Sape Kerrab played quite well and managed to hold the home team to a 0-0 draw in the first half.
"In the first half we played very neatly. However, in the second half we made a mistake which led to the home goal. In addition, we also lost focus," he said.
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