Persis Solo Learns A Lot After Losing In The Semifinals Of The 2024 President's Cup

Persis Solo lost to Arema in the semifinals of the 2024 President's Cup (doc. President's Cup).

JAKARTA - Persis Solo's dream of stepping into the 2024 Presidential Cup final which was held at home, Manahan Stadium, has disappeared.

Laskar Samber Life must admit Arema FC's 0-2 advantage in the semifinals, Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

The cessation of Persis in the semifinals as well as eliminating the desire to make history to win the President's Cup for the first time.

Exactly actually appeared dominant in the first half by creating several opportunities. However, that opportunity failed to be converted into a goal.

Instead, the opponent who was able to steal two goals through Charles Lokolingoy's brace (59' and 82').

Disappointment can be seen clearly from the look on the face of coach Persis Milomir Seslija after the match.

"In the first 45 minutes, Arema FC played without a shot on goal. We were late in responding because some foreign players were still not in their best form."

"Until the 68th minute, Arema FC didn't even have a chance. Meanwhile, we had two golden opportunities. However, they were able to change conditions quickly," said Milomir Seslija after the match.

Milo, as Milomir Seslija is known, further admitted that his troops could not stem Arema's change in the middle of the second half.

However, he asked his squad not to drag on lamenting the defeat. The journey in the 2024 Presidential Cup is a good lesson to look at Liga 1 2024/2025.

"What is certain is that this is not a defeat that must be denied, but this is learning."

"Because we lost, there must still be evaluated. We will make improvements. We will recover and after this we must perform better, stronger and prepare for the next more important match," said Milo again.

"I have to work even harder. We have to work even harder for the next match," he said.

The same thing was also expressed by one of the Persis players, Sutanto Tan. He highlighted the discipline that needed to be improved so as not to become a gap when appearing in the new season competition.

"This means that there are things that we have to fix in the future. There are several things that we have to fix. The most important thing is our response for the next match."

"What is certain is that what my friends have shown while fighting is pride. We will fight more and focus on training. The side of attack and defense must be more disciplined," said Sutanto Tan.

Losing to Arema does not mean that Persis' journey in the 2024 Presidential Cup is complete. They still have to appear in third place against Persija Jakarta on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Manahan Stadium.