SURYA.co.id | SURABAYA – Persebaya Surabaya continues to maintain the track to win the BRI LIga 1 2021-2022 after the 28th Olympic match won 2-1 over Madura United, Monday (28/2). An additional 3 points is very important for Bajul Ijo to compete with other teams.
The victory made Persebaya not knocked out of the top five positions in the standings, having a collection of 54 points, 6 points difference from the top standings, Bali United.
Only one point difference with the teams in second and third positions who have the same collection of 55 points.
Persib Bandung, which currently has 54 points, could be in second place if they beat Persija in tonight’s match.
“We were given ease by God, given the victory, Alhamdulillah. If for example we draw (against Madura United) it will be difficult for us to win,” said Aji Santoso to Surya, Tuesday (1/3/2022).
Persebaya had previously been inconsistent in 4 matches before winning the last three games in a row, over Persiraja Banda Aceh, Arema FC and Madura United.
The closest test is when they face Persita Tangerang, Sunday (6/3/2022).
On paper, Persebaya is indeed more superior in this match, in addition to the 4-0 victory in the first round over Persita, Persita’s last two matches were also short of victory.
However, Aji Santoso ensured that behind the team’s extra motivation, the players would not be overconfident which would backfire for the team.
“I always emphasize to all the players, since yesterday we have forgotten the last game, we are focused on the next game,” said Aji Santoso.
