Gianyar (Antara Bali) - Arema Cronus soccer team of East Java defeated Persija Jakarta squad 1-0 in the group B match of the Bhayangkara cup 2016 tournament, which took place at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Gianyar on Friday night.
Sunarto scored the goal for Arema in the 85th minute through a hard kick to the right of Persija's goalkeeper, Andritany.
In the first round, it was actually Persija that was more dominant, attacking the heart of Arema Cronus' defense, but failed to score.
On the other hand, Cristian Gonzales of Arema got a golden opportunity in the 40th minute but his header only hit the Persija's crossbar.
Earlier in the day, host Bali United beat rival Persipura Jayapura of Papua Province 1-0.
The single goal for Bali United was scored by Yabes Roni in the 56th minute.
The Bhayangkara cup, which was officially opened by President Jokowi at the Si Jalak Harupat Soreang stadium in Bandung District on Thursday (March 17), saw participation by Arema Indonesia, Bali United, Mitra Kukar, Persib Bandung, Persija Jakarta, Persipura Jayapura, PS Polri, PS TNI, Pusamania Borneo FC and Sriwijaya FC. (WDY)
Arema Cronus Beats Persija Jakarta 1-0 In Bhayangkara Cup
Sabtu, 26 Maret 2016 7:47 WIB
