2023/2024 AFC Cup: Bali United Remains At The Top Of Group G Standings Despite Being Held To A Draw With FC

Bali United were held to a draw by Terengganu on the second matchday of the 2023 AFC Cup. (Photo via Antara)

JAKARTA - Bali United failed to take advantage of their advantage of hosting Terengganu FC in the second match of Group G of the 2023/2024 AFC Cup at the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Wednesday, October 4. Serdadu Tridatu was held to a 1-1 draw by his Malaysian guest.

Bali United's goal was contributed by Private Mbarga in the 54th minute. Terengganu FC replied through Syahmi in the 83rd minute.

With the results of the second match in the group G phase, Bali United is still at the top of the group by the 2023/2024 AFC Cup standings.

Meanwhile, Terengganu, despite having the same points, stuck in second place due to the accumulation of the highest number of goals owned by Bali United in the first match against Stallion Laguna from the Philippines.

The hosts actually controlled the ball since the tweet was blown by referee Bijan Heidari from Iran who was guarding the game, according to what was confiscated from Antara.

Several times the goal opportunity was obtained by the team with the nickname Serdadu Tridatu, but until 30 minutes the match took place, not a single ball had been lodged in the opponent's goal.

The goal opportunities included Ilija Spasojevic and Eber Bessa but the ball was successfully anticipated by the visitors goalkeeper, Suhaimi.

On the other hand, Terengganu FC also does not want to be left behind, one of which is through the role of player number 11, Sony Norde, who continues to build an attack on the Bali United goal.

Several hard shots from the Terengganu squad were also directed at Adilson Maringga's goal but the Brazilian goalkeeper could catch him.

Until the two teams went down at half-time, the scoreboard at the Dipta Stadium still scored glasses, namely 0-0.

Entering the second half, Bali United launched attacks and gained goal opportunities such as Rashid's header, but failed to nest in the Terengganu goal.

Until in the 54th minute, Private Mbarga's close-range shot managed to break into Terengganu's goal, which took advantage of Rashid's corner so that the home team took a 1-0 lead.

The opposing team actually got the advantage of controlling the balls in an empty area that was previously controlled by Bali United players.

Tomislav Steinbruckner's squad tried to catch up by launching an attack on Adilson's goal.

In the 83rd minute, Terengganu FC equalized 1-1 thanks to Syahmi's kick.

Approaching the last minute and an additional five minutes, Bali United almost added goals from Rahmat but could not find the opponent's goal. Until the second half ended, the score between the two teams remained the same, namely 1-1.

Lineup of players

Bali United: Adilson Marigga, Ardi Idrus, Elias Dolah, Ilija Spasojevic, Eber Bessa, Kadek Agung, Novri Setiawan, Privat Mbarga, Irfan Jaya, Jajang Mulyana, Mohammed Rashid

Coach: Stefano Cugurra

Terengganu FC: Muhammad Shahrul Nizam, Azam Azmi, Adisak, Habib Haroon, Sony Norde, Shakir, Muhammad Alif, Argzim, Suhaimi, Hakim Hassan, Nurillo

Coach: Tomislav Steinbruckener