Arema Beats Bali United 2-1 In President Cup

Footballers Arema Cronus, Lancine Kone(right) attempted pass Bali United footballer, Fadil Sausu(middle) and Komang Adi Parwa(left)in the first leg of the round of eight in the President's Cup Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang.(ANTARA FOTO/Ari Bowo Sucipto)

Malang, E Java (Antara Bali) - Arema Cronus Indonesia Malang of East Java soccer team defeated Bali United club of Bali province 2-1 in the first leg of quarterfinals of the President Cup soccer tournament here on Saturday night.

Two goals were scored by Arema's players Hendro Siswanto and Samsul Arif respectively in the 76th and 88th minutes.

Meanwhile, Bali's single goal was netted by Lerby Aliandri in the 66th minute through a penalty.

Since the kick off in the first half, both teams immediately launched threats and attacks in the match which took place in the Kanjuruhan Kepanjen stadium, Malang district.

Some golden opportunities were also created in the first half.
However, Arema's players Cristian Gonzales and Arif Suyono were always caught "offside" as created by the Bali United squad.

In the 50th minute, Arema continued to press and attacked repeatedly, he noted.

Lerby Aliandry appointed as executor did not waste such a golden opportunity. Lerby calmly fired the ball into the goal I Made Ward and goals. Score became 0-1 in the 66th minute to Bali United.

0-1 make foster children Joko Susilo increase the tension of the game and attack. And, the effort was fruitless because 10 minutes later after conceding, Hendro Siswanto goalkeeper Bali United after getting feedback from Samson Arif, the score was changed to 1-1.

Reply goals scored by Hendro Siswanto was able to pump the spirit of colleagues, even before the end of the second round, Samson Arif added advantage for Arema in the 88th minute. Until the end of the second half the score to 2-1 for Arema. (WDY)