Despite the win, Eduardo Almeida admits Arema FC is overwhelmed by Persik attacks

BOLASPORT.COM – Arema FC almost failed to win against Persik Kediri in the 12th match of Liga 1 2021.

Playing at the Sultan Agung Stadium, Bantul, Yogyakarta, Friday (11/19/2021), Arema FC conceded first through Youssef Ezzejjari’s goal in the 31st minute.

The team nicknamed Singo Edan managed to reply with three goals before halftime.

Carlos Fortes (34′), Johan Ahmad Alfarizi (43′) scored three goals each, and Feby Eka Putra (45+3′).

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After the first half break, Persik Kediri actually appeared more dominant and threatened the Arema FC goal.

The White Tigers managed to reduce the goal difference thanks to Youssef Ezzejjari’s penalty goal in the 78th minute.

After the goal, Javier Rocca’s new team got even more violent 10 minutes before the game ended.

Unfortunately, of the many opportunities created have not been able to be converted into additional goals.

As a result, Arema FC successfully pocketed three points after the match ended with a score of 3-1.