Arema Aims For 3 Points When Facing Persikabo, Kuncoro Coach: The Start Of The Team's Awakening

Arema FC Kuncoro (left) coach and Syaeful Anwar player gave a press statement ahead of the match against Persikabo 1973 at the Captain Dipta Stadium, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Sunday (27/8/2023) ANTARA/HO-Arema

The host team Arema FC stated that the match against Persikabo 1973 at the Captain Dipta Gianyar Stadium, Bali, Monday, August 28, will be the beginning of the squad's revival out of the relegation zone for the Indonesian League 1. "Our team is ready and tomorrow is the beginning of our revival," said Arema FC Kuncoro coach at Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Antara, Sunday, August 27. The 2-2 draw against Persija at Patriot Chandrabhaga Stadium, Bekasi, last Monday became the club's initial capital with the nickname Singo Edan aiming for three points at home. "We played at home, we hope the game will improve compared to against Persija," he added. Kuncoro also admitted that no particular players were watched out for from Persikabo 1973. But he is more aware of the collective play of the opposing team. He said the opposing player who was closest to his team during the match was a threat that needed to be escorted. Previously, Kuncoro mentioned that one of his mainstay players Gustavo Almeida was in a recovery condition after competing against Persija. Therefore, the Brazilian is not expected to play against coach Aji Santoso's team in the match week 10 of the Indonesian League 1. The striker has had a key role by contributing nine goals including against Persija so that the game ended in a draw and Arema added one point. Persikabo 1973 and Arema FC are both in the red zone of the temporary standings for the top caste competition of Indonesian football clubs. Persikabo 1973 is in 16th position in the Indonesian League 1 standings with eight points from nine matches. Meanwhile, Arema has only collected three points from nine matches and is in a distended position, namely 18th.