Liga 1 Results 1: Playing In Kandang, Madura United Only Series Against Persija Jakarta

Madura United FC match against Persija Jakarta at the Gelora Madura Ratu Pamelingan Stadium, Pamekasan, Sunday (26/2). (Between/HO-MO Madura United)

JAKARTA - Madura United FC failed to get the perfect points against Persija Jakarta in the continued match of BRI Liga 1 Indonesia 2022-2023 which was held at the Gelora Madura Ratu Pamelingan Pamekasan Stadium, Sunday.

This 'Sape Kerrap Army' could only share points with the visitors, and no goals were scored between the two teams until the second half ended.

Since the first half, both teams have shown open play. The attack between Persija and Madura United has been going on since the referee blew the long whistle as a sign the game started.

Persija carried out more attacks from the wing, while Madura United FC relied more on attacks from the center by relying on attackers Lulinhan and Hugo Gomes.

Several opportunities were created from both teams, both from Madura United FC and from Persija Jakarta, but cannot be converted into goals.

In the second half, Persija coach Thomas Jens Uwe Doll replaced Michael Krmencik with Ahmad Birrul Walidain.

The 'Mcan Kemayoran' nicknamed the football club, immediately tried to pressure Madura United FC by intensifying attacks. But the hosts easily overcome the situation.

The 'Sape Kerrap Troops' counter-attack even troubled the visitors. Even in the 70th minute, a chance was created from Madura United striker Lulinha, but the ball went wide to the left side of the goal.

The visitors continued to try to suppress Madura United in various ways, including intentional violations to weaken the opponent's defense. A total of 11 yellow cards had to be issued by the referee who led the Fariq Hibata match for Persija Jakarta, while Madura United had two yellow cards.

In addition to players, coaches from both teams, namely Persija and Madura United also received yellow cards for protesting excessively against the referee's leadership.

Until the second half ended, the score remained unchanged, namely 0-0.

Madura United FC coach Fabio Araujo Lefundes stated that Madura actually had more control over the situation, but the final finish really needed to be perfected.

"Many opportunities were created in the match, but cannot be converted into goals," he said as reported by Antara.