Tuesday, 24 December 2024 – 08:56 WIB
Mikael Tata and Kasim Botan in a game practice session at Thor Field. Photo: persebaya
jpnn.com – SURABAYA – BRI Liga 1 leader Persebaya Surabaya will play an away match in Week 17, at Bali United’s home ground, Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, Saturday (28/12).
Bajol Ijo – Persebaya’s nickname, visited Gianyar with complete and competitive strength.
In the 16th week, when they hosted Borneo FC, Persebaya had to play without pure full backs on the right and left.
This was because Ardi Idrus and Catur Pamungkas were subject to card accumulation sanctions, while Alfredo Tata defended the Indonesian National Team.
Now, Catur is free from accumulated yellow cards. Tata has also returned to the team after the Indonesian U-22 National Team was eliminated from the AFF Cup. However, Ardi still had to miss two more matches due to a red card in the match against Semen Padang.
Coach Paul Munster welcomed the return of Catur and Tata positively.
He was also grateful that Riswan Lauhin was able to play well even though he was “forced” to play left back from the start of the match against Borneo, who have great wingers. Thanks to Riswan’s solid performance, Persebaya was able to win 2-1 against Borneo. As a reward, Coach Paul invited Riswan to attend the post match press conference.
“Yes, there are more options with Tata’s return. Riswan played well in the last game. Ardi can’t play yet, but we have to look forward and learn lessons,” said Coach Paul.
The Bali United vs Persebaya Surabaya duel in Week 17 of League 1 could determine the half-season title.
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