Defeating PSM Makassar, Arema FC Increases Chances of Passing the Relegation Zone

Arema increases their chances of escaping the relegation zone. ”Singo Crazy” won the match against PSM Makassar at the Dipta Stadium, Thursday.

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Arema FC secured a victory over PSM Makassar in a continued match of the BRI League 1 2023/2024 on the 33rd week at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, on Thursday (25/4/2024) night. Arema FC documentation shows Arema FC player, Sneyder Julian Guevara Munoz, after scoring a goal in the match at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium on Thursday (25/4/2024).

DENPASAR, KOMPAS — Through a dramatic match in the 33rd week of BRI Liga 1 2023/2024, Arema FC was able to secure three points by subdued PSM Makassar at Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, Bali, Thursday (25/4/2024) evening. This victory increases Arema FC's chances of avoiding the relegation zone.

The team nicknamed ”Singo Edan” is now in 13th position or up two places with 37 points. Arema FC is looking at one remaining match, namely facing Madura FC in the last match on Tuesday (30/4/2024), and waiting for the results of the match from RANS Nusantara who will face Persija Jakarta, in the match on Friday (26/4/2024).

In the match between Arema FC against PSM Makassar at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, on Thursday night, the Singo Edan squad fell behind first to PSM Makassar when the first half of the match entered the second minute. PSM Makassar striker Adilson Gancho Silva maximized a pass from Ricky Pratama to score a goal against Arema's keeper Teguh Amiruddin.

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Arema FC secured a victory over PSM Makassar in the 33rd week of the 2023/2024 BRI League 1 match at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Gianyar on Thursday (25/4/2024) night. Arema FC's documentation shows the moment when Arema FC players celebrated the goal scored by Charles Lokolingoy (right) in the match at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium on Thursday (25/4/2024).

Arema managed to equalize the score in the 30th minute after Charles Lokolingoy successfully scored a penalty against PSM Makassar's goal. The team, coached by Widodo Cahyono Putro, managed to turn the situation around and take the lead against PSM Makassar through a goal by Arema midfielder Sneyder Julian Guevara Munoz during additional time in the first half on the 45th+1 minute.

In the second half, Arema increased their lead over the visitors to 3-1. Charles Lokolingoy made a brace in that match by scoring his second goal with a penalty in the 73rd minute.

PSM Makassar tried to get out of their deficit until the end of the second half. The efforts of the team nicknamed ”Ramang Troops” bore fruit in the 84th minute through a goal scored by a young PSM Makassar player, Muhammad Mufli Hidayat.

The score of 3-2 remained in favor of Arema FC against PSM Makassar until the entire match ended in the 90+3 minute. The result was greeted with joy by the Arema team.

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Arema FC secured a victory over PSM Makassar in the continued match of BRI League 1 2023/2024 on matchweek 33 at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Gianyar, Thursday (25/4/2024) night. Arema FC documentation shows the moment when Arema FC player Sneyder Julian Guevara Munoz dribbled the ball during the match at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium on Thursday (25/4/2024).

"This was a very difficult match against the extraordinary team PSM Makassar," said Gregory "Greg" Junior Nwokolo commenting on the match at Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, on Thursday night. "With hard work, mutual assistance, and following the coach's instructions, we were finally able to win," said Greg Nwokolo.

Arema FC coach, Widodo C Putro, expressed his gratitude that Arema was able to win that important match. "This is not separated from the hard work of the players, management support, and supporters who are very supportive. However, for me, this work is not finished yet. There is still one more match while waiting for the results of other teams' matches," he said.

Meanwhile, PSM Makassar Coach Fernando Jose Bernardo Tavares revealed that the mistakes made by PSM Makassar's players caused them to lose points in the 33rd week match. Meanwhile, Arema played well and was able to create many opportunities.

"We started the game well in the first half. We were able to create opportunities and score goals. However, Arema played exceptionally well until they got a penalty and scored from that moment," said the Portuguese coach.

Player of PSM Makassar, Muhammad Arfan, added that all PSM Makassar players have given 100% of their abilities in the match against Arema FC. "We are ready to receive all input, criticism, or comments from our supporters," said the midfielder player.