Arema FC Triumphs by Learning from Persija’s Tactics?

Indonesia Liga 1  -  Arema FC VS Barito Putera
Match Time:13-03-2025 21:30 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Arema FC ended their Ramadan campaign with a convincing victory, defeating Barito Putera 4-2 in a 2024-25 Liga 1 match on March 13, 2025. Despite playing without spectators at Gelora Soepriadi Stadium and being reduced to 10 players in the second half, Arema FC dominated the game.

Dalberto Luan Belo, Dedik Setiawan, Charles Lokoli Ngoy, and Salim Akbar Tuharea scored for the hosts, while Barito Putera only managed two goals from Matias Mier and Eksel Runtukahu. Although Arema FC played with a man down after Thales Lira was sent off for a foul in the 54th minute, their counter-attacking strategy proved effective.

Coach Jose Manuel Gomes da Silva, who drew inspiration from Persija’s recent tactics against Arema, praised his team's focus and composure under pressure. The victory was a morale boost for the players, building on the confidence gained from their win against Persija just days earlier.

This result brings Arema FC closer to their goal of finishing in the top five, now sitting in 6th place in the standings. Gomes emphasized the importance of continuing to perform well in their remaining matches to improve on last season’s results.