Monday, 02 February 2026 – 06:37 WIB
Persebaya coach Bernardo Tavares gave instructions from the sidelines. Bernardo Tavares was annoyed that Persebaya only drew 1 – 1 against Dewa United at the GBT Stadium, Surabaya, last night. Photo: Instagram @officialpersebaya
bali.jpnn.comSURABAYA – Bernardo Tavares was really disappointed with the draw obtained by Persebaya when they were held 1 – 1 by Dewa United in the 19th week of the 2025-2026 Super League match at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium (GBT), Surabaya, Sunday (1/2) evening.
The former PSM Makassar coach even made an analogy of the Persebaya players’ play in the second half to that of a postman.
This was after there was a decrease in the speed of ball circulation, making it difficult for Persebaya players to dismantle Dewa United’s tight defense.
“Even though we had a superior number of players, we weren’t smart enough to move the ball quickly.
“Now we can send emails faster, but our players actually run with the ball like postmen,” said Bernardo Tavares as quoted by Antara.
According to Bernardo Tavares, the slow flow of the ball gave Dewa United’s back line enough time to close the space.
“We only got one point and lost two points at home.
“This means we have to work even harder,” said Bernardo Tavares.
Persebaya coach Bernardo Tavares even made an analogy with the game of Persebaya players in the second half like postmen.
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