Borneo FC win against Persija thanks to Dewi Fortuna

Wednesday, 31 July 2024 – 01:32 WIB

Really, ALIVE – Borneo FC he was victorious Persia Jakarta in semi-final The President’s Cup 2024 with a score of 2-1.

Luck played a role in Pesut Etam’s victory in this thrilling match. The reason is that the goals scored by the Borneo FC players happened in the last minutes of the game

In the semi-final match of the 2024 President’s Cup which took place at the Manahan Stadium, Solo on Tuesday, 30 July 2024, Persija took the lead from a set-kick which was successfully completed by Firza Andika in the ‘ 15th minute.

Then, Borneo FC managed to level the score in the 44th minute before half time thanks to Christopher Nduwarugira starting with a corner kick.

Then Pesut Etam’s winning goal happened in extra time in the second half, just 90 + 6 minutes. The goal was scored by Gavin Kwan Adist with a header. This goal gave Borneo FC secure one last ticket The President’s Cup. The first and second two goals always come in injury time.

“There’s a bit of luck involved. “Yes, of course I am very happy and happy to be able to score a goal in the last minute,” said the Borneo FC Coach Pieter Huistra to journalists at a press conference after the match at Manahan Stadium, Solo on Tuesday, July 30 2024, afternoon.

The Dutch coach revealed that the team made several substitutions for the attacking position during the game. This was done to strengthen Borneo FC’s punching power at the heart of the opponent’s defence. This strategy also paid off by scoring two goals and securing qualification for the final.

“How do you put players in so they can keep attacking because they are putting attacking players in so they can score goals,” he said.

Opponents to face In the final round of the President’s Cup, we are still waiting for the results of the 2024 President’s Cup semi-final match that pits Persis Solo against Arema FC on Wednesday, July 31 2024, afternoon. However, Pieter Huistra admitted that he already knew a little about the strengths of the two teams who could be opponents in the final.

“As for who is your favorite for the final game? The important thing is how our team plays at Borneo FC. Then also in the final it will be an interesting match, especially for Persis Solo, who is getting better and better every day. “Then Arema is a better team than last season because there are several good foreign players,” he explained.