Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Malut United managed to beat Persiraja with a score of 3-2 at the GBK Madya Stadium, Saturday (9/3). Malut United also succeeded in promotion to League 1.
Appearing as the host, Malut immediately put pressure on from the early minutes. However, their attacks were easily broken. Persiraja’s defense line is difficult to penetrate.
In fact, Persiraja was the first to open up opportunities. The combination of Andik Vermansah and Mahamane Toure endangered North Maluku’s defense several times.
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In the 30th minute, in a counter-attack situation, Toure was brought down by Rio Saputro in the penalty box. The referee immediately pointed to the spot. Malut didn’t protest because the violation was clearly visible.
Exactly in the 32nd minute, Zikri Ferdiansyah, who was appointed as the executioner, successfully carried out his duties. Zikri’s kick went to the right, while goalkeeper Aldhila Ray jumped to the left.
This situation stung North Maluku. The attacks continued in succession. Unfortunately, until the 45 minutes of normal time ran out, North Maluku could not penetrate Persiraja’s defense.
However, in injury time, Wawan was brought down by Zikri in the penalty box. The referee pointed to the spot. Zikri was then given a yellow card. A moment later he issued a red card.
However, Andik Vermansah protested this decision, because this was Zikri’s first yellow card. This decision was then corrected. However, protests emerged from North Maluku.
Due to this misidentification, the penalty was delayed by almost five minutes. After careful inspection, Zikri was not given a red card. Frets Butuan took a penalty and scored a goal.
In the second half Imran Nahumarury made a substitution. Foreign striker Jose Wilkson Teixeira was included to add attacking power. This change makes North Maluku’s attack more complete.
It’s just that until the 75th minute no goals were scored. Persiraja goalkeeper, Muhammad Fahri made many saves. Fahri fell up and down to repel Malut’s attack.
In the final 15 minutes of the second half, both teams traded attacks. It’s just that the intensity has decreased because of the defeat. During 90 minutes of normal time no goals were scored.
The match was continued with two additional times of 15 minutes. As soon as referee Muhammad Tri Santoso blew the whistle for extra time, Persiraja immediately attacked.
Starting from Muhammad Rizky Yusuf’s cross, Ramadhan (Madon) found the back of Aldhila Ray’s goal with a header after just 29 seconds of the match.
Missing one goal made North Maluku attack all out. In the 104th minute Dave Mustaine made it 2-2 with a hard kick from outside the penalty box.
In the 105th minute, Defri Rizki was given a second yellow card, which means he got a red card. This also means that Laskar Rencong have to play for 10 minutes in the second 15 minutes of added time.
Having a superior number of players, Malut United tried to put pressure on Persiraja. In the 110th minute, Frets Butuan’s shot was still flying over the goal.
Malut United’s efforts finally paid off in the 115th minute. Jose Wilkson scored a goal with a header that bounced first into the ground. Persiraja goalkeeper Muhammad Fahri could only stare as the ball went into the goal.
With this result, Malut Unitd is entitled to promotion to Liga 1 2024/2025 accompanying Semen Padang FC and PSBS Biak. Meanwhile, Persiraja will have to fight in League 2 again next season.
Malut United vs Persiraja Player Lineup
Malut United: Ray Redondo (PG); Bagus Nirwanto, Muhammad Rio, Jeong Homin, Aditya Putra Dewa; Finky Pasamba, Pramoedya Putra, Alwi Slamat; Wawan Febrianto, Frets Butuan, Hari Nur Yulianto.
Persiraja: Muhammad Fahri (PG); Yusri Yasvani, Muhammad Revan, Zikri Ferdiansyah, Agus Suhendra; Adam Maulana, Rizky Yusuf, Muammar Gaddafi, Andik Vermansah, Al Muzanni; Muhamane Toure.
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