DBasia.news – Persebaya defeated Mitra Kukar with a 4-1 score in the 23rd-week match of 2018 Liga 1 at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium on Saturday (22/9). David da Silva was Persebaya’s star in that match. David scored the hat-trick at 30′, 37′, and 59′.
Mitra Kukar coach Rahmad Darmawan admitted the team’s loss against Persebaya Surabaya. Rahmad assumed Persebaya played well and deserved the three points.
“They deserved the three points. They played really well. They created a wave attack with the high press. We also played well, countering Persebaya’s performance,” Rahmad explained.
RD also explained the factor that made his team defeated in Surabaya. “We are lack of focus in the movement of players with no ball. Everyone saw the ball, overlooking those without the ball,” he regretted.
Mitra Kukar
Mitra Kukar were actually benefited because Persebaya played with only 10 players since 54′. Unfortunately, Naga Mekes failed to maximize momentum to follow the defeat.
“Overall, Persebaya deserved to win this match,” the former Persija Jakarta player and coach said.
Striker Septian David Maulana added the players worked hard in Surabaya. “The match was tight. We tried our best. This will be the evaluation for our upcoming match,” David said.
Meanwhile, Persebaya coach Djadjang Nurdjaman felt relieved. It was Djadjang’s first victory as Persebaya head coach. Djadjang salutes the squad’s struggle.
“This victory wasn’t easy. We knew that Mitra Kukar just defeated Persipura,” he mentioned.