Arema FC's Dismissal In Bantul Emerged, Not Judged To Have Fouries

Arema FC was refused to play at the Sultan Agung Bantul Stadium. (Photo: Doc. Arema FC)

JAKARTA - Arema FC's desire to stay at the Sultan Agung Bantul Stadium continues to be rejected. Those who refused to ask Arema FC to first resolve the case of the Kanjuruhan Tragedy.

The initial refusal came from the Liga 3 club PS Hizbul Wathan. The refusal was conveyed through a tweet on their Twitter social media account.

Arema FC is considered not empathetic by making Sultan Agung Stadium the headquarters. This cannot be separated from the case of the Malang Ferry Tragedy, early last October.

"We collect funds from donors and sponsors little by little to prepare for League 3. Because of you, League 3 DIY is canceled. Then you want to use SSA for League 1. There is really no empathy," tweeted PS Hizbul Wathan, as reported by Antara, Thursday, January 5.

The refusal then came from the supporters group PSIM Yogyakarta, Brajamusti. They asked Singo Edan's management to look for another stadium to be used as a headquarters.

President of Brajamusti, Muslich Burhanudin, said that this rejection was the aspiration of most of his members from Bantul.

He said Arema had to prioritize the sliro (floating) tepo. All elements of supporters in Yogyakarta and Solo, according to him, really respect the 135 families who are still demanding justice.

"Don't bring the matter to DIY, we respect the families of the victims who demand justice. DIY football personnel are also respected. Here, many football people cannot play because the incident has not been completed," Muslich told reporters.

He emphasized that many League 3 clubs could not compete due to the case. "Now how come the team is the beginning of the problem of wanting to play here," he said.