Bali United Aims For Victory Over Madura United To Open Asa To The Semifinals

Staffano Cugurra is the target of victory against Madura United (doc. Bali United).

JAKARTA - Bali United will face Madura United in the second match of Group B of the 2024 Presidential Cup. Ahead of the match, Stefano Cugurra is eyeing victory to qualify for the semifinals.

The Bali United vs Madura United match will be held at the I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar on Wednesday, July 23, 2024, at 15.30 WIB. Currently both Bali United and Madura United have not picked up points. In order to qualify for the semifinals, Bali United's efforts are quite heavy. In addition to having to win, they also depend on the results of other matches between Persija Jakarta (3 points) and Arema FC (3 points).

Even so, Teco is optimistic about his team. He admitted that there was still a chance to qualify for Serdadu Tridatu as long as he could focus on the match in front of his eyes.

"The opportunity to qualify, we still have it. We have to think first against Madura United. Hopefully we can win against Madura United," Tecco said in a press conference ahead of the match, quoted on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

"We have to see the results of Persija against Arema. Then, our last match, we have to see what the results will be against Persija in order to qualify. We still have a chance to qualify," said Teco again.

Meanwhile, Teco also did not rule out the possibility of rotating in the match against Madura United. The coach will take into account the player's fitness based on the results of training.

"We still want to see training this afternoon. Later we will also talk to the players. If there are players who are still tired, we will definitely replace them with players who do not play against Arema," said Tecco.

Previously, Bali United lost 0-1 to Arema FC in the opening match of Group B. At that time, Arema FC's only goal was scored by Salim Tuharea.

However, the defeat was forgotten by Serdadu Tridatu's players and is now focused on looking at the next match.

"Yes, I think it's normal. Everyone wants to win against Arema, but we lost. We must be disappointed," said Teco.

"I saw that in the match there were good and lacking. However, we learned from yesterday's match so we could score. Hopefully we can score against Madura United," said Teco again.