Madura United Won 3-0 Over Persikabo 1973 In Coach Aji Santoso's Debut

Persikabo 1973 Dimas Drajad (left) was intercepted by Madura United footballer Fc Cleberson Martins (right) in the continuation of Liga 1 at Wibawa Mukti Stadium, Cikarang, Bekasi Regency (photo: dock. intermediate)

Aji Santoso's debut as the new head coach of Persikabo 1973 had to be marked by a 0-3 defeat to Madura United in the ninth week of Liga 1 Indonesia at Wibawa Mukti Stadium, Cikarang, Bekasi Regency, Saturday. Persikabo 1973 had to admit the advantage of Madura United who were able to score three goals through Francisco Rivera (two goals) and Malik Risaldi, according to the Indonesian League. This result made Persikabo 1973 down to 16th place in the Indonesian League 1 standings with eight points from nine matches, while Madura United was getting stronger at the top with 19 points. Persikabo 1973 was recorded as dominant loss compared to Madura United by recording 49 percent possession, on the other hand Madura United were able to release 15 kicks which eight of them were on target. In the first half, Persikabo 1973 had the opportunity to excel first when Jose Varela stayed face each other with goalkeeper Madura United Wawan. However, the kick from the player from Tanjung Verde was still sideways from the net. Madura United turned to threat through a long-range kick released by Francisco Rivera, but the ball still sideways from the goal of Husna Al Malik. Mauricio Souza's squad had a golden opportunity to excel first, but the Junior Brandao header was still able to be countered by Husna Al Malik. Madura United finally managed to break the deadlock in the 41st minute after Malik Risaldi's pass could be converted into a goal by Rivera so that the score changed to 1-0 and lasted until the first half was over.

Pada babak kedua, Madura United dapat menggandakan keunggulan berkat sundulan Rivera memanfaatkan umpan silang Bayu Gatra pada menit ke-60.Unggul dua gol, Madura United semakin nyaman untuk menekan Persikabo 1973 salah satunya melalui upaya tendangan keras Muhammad Tahir namun masih melambung di atas mistar gawang Persikabo 1973.Madura United mampu menambah keunggulan menjadi 3-0 setelah Malik Risaldi lolos dari jebakanoffsidePersikabo 1973 dan membobol gawang dari Husna Al Malik pada menit ke-71.Tertinggal tiga gol, Persikabo 1973 terus berupaya untuk memperkecil selisih gol, namun hingga peluit panjang berbunyi, tidak ada tambahan gol yang tercipta sehingga MaduraUnitedpun memastikan kemenangan.Selanjutnya Persikabo 1973 akan bertandang ke markas Arema FC pada pekan ke-10 Liga 1 Indonesia 2023/2024, Minggu 27 Agustus, sedangkan Madura United akan menjamu Bhayangkara FC, Jumat 25 Agustus.