Malut United vs Semen Padang: Laskar Kie Raha Not Afraid of Kabau Sirah's Big Name

Malut United, the target is to win three points in the home game (photo; ig @malutunitedfc)

JAKARTA - The League 1 match between North Maluku United and Semen Padang which will take place on Friday, September 13, 2024 at the Sultan Agung Stadium, Bantul, is one of the matches awaited in the 4th week.

Kick-off is scheduled for 15.30 WIB. This will be the first meeting of the two teams to be promoted to League 1 this season. Both also want to prove themselves and earn important points at the start of the season.

North Maluku United came to this match with a solid performance, but still looking for consistency at the front lines. In the last three games, the team has scored only 1 goal and have not managed to score in the last two home games. However, their defense is quite strong, as seen from the 0-0 draw against Persik and Persebaya.

Coach Imran Nahumarury's team hopes to take advantage of the advantages of playing at home, as well as improving the effectiveness of attacks to secure three points.

"Although we have to play at home in Bantul, every home game, it is mandatory for us to metic points, especially to win three points," said Imran.

"From the defense side, although it is quite good, Imran hopes to continue to improve. The attack strategy needs to be improved, but we will not forget the defense side, especially at home," said Imran.

When they met a team of fellow promotions, North Maluku felt the right time for them to win three points. "I have given all the necessary strategies, it's just a matter of how the players will win. They have to work hard to be able to win these three points," added Imran.

North Maluku was not afraid of Semen Padang's big name, the team that had always been a subscription to the top caste competition in Indonesia several seasons ago. Big name is not a guarantee. If players want to work hard, of course there will always be opportunities to win," he added.

Semen Padang, on the other hand, is also experiencing difficult times. In the last three games, they have scored only 2 goals and conceded six goals. The defeat to Bali United (2-0 is a big challenge for this team.

Even so, the victory over PSS Sleman (1-0) shows they still have the potential to surprise in away matches.

In this match, both teams need a win to improve their position in the standings, and this match is predicted to take place fiercely. Malut United may have an advantage over the status of the host, but Semen Padang has the potential to provide fierce resistance.