SURYA.co.id | GRESS – Two League 3 teams from East Java (East Java) have successfully promoted to League 2 next season. This follows the end of the Round of 16 of the National League 3 Round in Groups AA and CC which was played in Gresik and Sidoarjo, Saturday (12/3/2022).
In group AA, which played at Joko Samudro Gresik Stadium, Deltras Sidoarjo successfully advanced to League 2 next season after winning the East Java derby against Persedikab Kediri Regency with a score of 2-1.
Deltras Sidoarjo managed to qualify for League 2 next season through a return goal from former U-19 national team striker, Martinus who led The Lobster to win.
Deltas Sidoarjo’s 2-1 victory over Persedikab Kediri at the Gelora Joko Samudro Stadium, Saturday (12/3/2022) was greeted with joy. The dream of rising to caste was realized, while Persedikab Kediri was languid in the field.
The match between the two teams was exciting to fight for a ticket to qualify for League 2. Persedikab had an advantage through Ferry Cahyo Utomo in the 23rd minute. Towards the end of the first half Deltras equalized through the feet of Fait.
Returning from the dressing room, Muhamad Alhadad’s team immediately stepped on the gas. Former U-19 national team striker, Martinus Novianto showed his class. Calmly Martinus kick turned things around in the 56th minute.
This victory made the Sidoarjo community pride team win one promotion ticket. Sitting in the runner-up position in group AA. PSDS Deli Serdang won the group after slaughtering PS Palembang with a landslide score of 4-0.
Deltras M coach Zein Al Hadad was grateful for this result. What has been desired, hoped for, prayed for all this time to move up the caste finally materialized.
“Alhamdulillah, there are no other words but gratitude,” he said.
Martinus, the scorer of the winning goal, was grateful that the team played compactly. Understanding the coach’s instructions despite being left behind managed to turn things around.
“We dedicate this victory to our loved ones, the residents of Sidoarjo and Deltamania,” said Martinus.
