MALANG Arema FC had to swallow a bitter pill after falling 0-2 from Semen Padang in the final match of Liga 1 for the 2024/2025 season, Saturday, May 24. But instead of blaming the strategy or referee, Arema coach Ze Gomes, surprisingly called the lucky factor the main cause of his team's defeat!
"When all the training went perfectly, but in the match we were unlucky," said Ze Gomes in a press conference after the match at the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang Regency.
According to the Portuguese coach, Arema actually appeared according to plan. He even changed the formation to three defenders and praised his players who were still able to create many opportunities, especially in the second half.
"We had a lot of chances, but no one was a goal. That's football," he added.
Uniquely, Ze Gomes did not want to blame the referee. He considered the field judge to have carried out his duties well. The main focus is precisely on the blunt completion of his team's final in front of goal.
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Meanwhile, young midfielder Iksan Lestaluhu also opened his voice. He emphasized that this defeat was not at all the team's wish and apologized to all Aremania and Aremanita who had provided full support.
"We want to close the season with a win, but the results say otherwise. We apologize for not being able to give three points at home," said Iksan in a disappointed tone.
This defeat adds to Arema FC's poor record at home and closes the season with results far from expectations. Will next season be the moment of Singo Edan's revival?
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