League 2 2023/2024 Leg 1 Semifinal Results: Final Minute Goal Saves Madura United From Defeat At Home

Madura United managed to avoid defeat in the first leg of the 2023/2024 Liga semifinals/screenshot/Ulfa

JAKARTA - Madura United managed to avoid defeat in the first leg of the 2023/2024 Liga semifinals. The result was achieved after a last minute goal that was recommended against Semen Padang. At the match at the Madya Market Stadium on Sunday, February 25 evening, the match between Malut Unitd and Semen Padang ended in a 1-1 draw. In the early minutes of Semen Padang as the visitors, it was seen that they continued to press the host's defense. This effort made Laskar Kie Raha try to dispel by suppressing attacks far from Semen Padang. However, their efforts failed to produce results, Semen Padang was able to open the numbers first. The opening goal was successfully owned by Semen Padang in the 41st minute because the fault of the Malut United defender was successfully used by Firman Juliansyah. Calmly, Firman threw the ball into the net and made the score change 1-0 for the visitors until halftime. In the second half, North Maluku United tried to suppress the defense of Semen Padang. The opportunity was opened through Jose Wilkinson's close range header, but that effort could still be countered by the goalkeeper of Semen Padang. The host's chance opened up shortly through Dave Mustin's movement. However, his shot still hit the crossbar. Malut United can make the score even in the 88th minute. Hari Nur's header took advantage of a corner that failed to be driven away by the goalkeeper. The score became 1-1 and lasted until the game was over. The draw in this match made North Maluku United as the host have to work even harder. The reason is that in the second leg they must get better results when appearing at Semen Padang headquarters on February 29 for the opportunity to rise to a bigger Liga 1.