JAKARTA - Arema FC won 3-0 over Semen Padang FC in a BRI Super League match held at Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang Regency, East Java, Sunday (15/2/2026).
Arema FC's victory thanks to a brace from Joel Vinicius and another goal from Gustavo Franca.
In the first half, Semen Padang FC immediately appeared "stinging" by appearing quickly and troubling the defense of Arema FC until the middle of the first half.
But when, stepping into the 25th minute, the Arema FC midfield position, which was filled by Gabriel Silva, Gustavo Franca, and Valdeci Moreira, appeared tactical to support the movements of Dalberto Luan and Vinicius who filled the attacking line position.
When the attacking position of the team nicknamed Singo Edan plays with four attackers in front or a 4-2-4 formation. This condition makes the Semen Padang defense line a hassle to anticipate.
Then, when defending, Arema FC put on a 4-1-4-1 scheme and changed to 4-3-3 when building an attack.
Arema FC's attack bore fruit in the 29th minute, striker Joel Vinicius was able to take a measured shot and break Semen Padang's goal, after maximizing a measured pass from Gustavo Franca.
Arema FC, which is 1-0 ahead, is getting more active in attacking, while Semen Padang FC is still trying to find the right rhythm of the game.
The home team's advantage over the visiting team lasted until the first half ended.
Arema FC's aggressive performance continued in the second half, where from the start of the match, the pressure continued to be made to the Semen Padang defense.
In the 51st minute, Arema FC was able to double the score through a hard kick from Gustavo Franca and even made Semen Padang goalkeeper Rendy Oscario "die steps".
Vinicius scored his second goal in the 58th minute after capitalizing on a breakthrough pass from Valdeci Moreira.
Arema FC won with a score of 3-0.
Semen Padang FC goalkeeper Rendy Oscario made an important save by deflecting Gabriel Silva's shot from inside the penalty box.
The home team was able to maintain the victory until the referee Steven Yubel Poli blew the final long whistle.
The line-upArema FC: Adi Satryo (Pg), Walisson Maia, Gabriel Silva, Joel Vinicius, Matheus Blade, Betinho, Hansamu Yama Pranata, Gustavo Franca, Alfarizie, Dalberto Luan, Iksan Lestaluhu.
Semen Padang: Rendy Oscario (Pg), Tsouka Dozu, Jaime Ocampo, Guillermo Hierro, Kainz Froese, Samuel Simanjuntak, Firman Juliansyah, Boubakary Diarra, Kasim Botan, Angelo Meneses, Alhassan Wakaso.
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