Persebaya Surabaya demonstrated their dominance in a commanding 4-0 victory over Arema FC during their recent Super League clash. The match, held on Tuesday (April 28) at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Denpasar, saw the Green Force deliver a clinical performance to secure all three points.
Francisco Rivera was the standout player of the fixture, netting an impressive brace with goals in the 49th and 82nd minutes. Persebaya maintained their relentless pressure throughout the second half, with Bruno Moreira adding to the tally in the 76th minute, followed by a final goal from Mikael Tata in the 86th minute to seal the emphatic win.
Following this result, Persebaya now sits comfortably in fourth place in the league standings with 48 points. Their campaign has been marked by a solid record of 13 wins, nine draws, and eight losses across 30 matches.
In contrast, Arema FC remains mired in 11th place with 39 points. From their 30 matches played, the team has recorded 10 victories, nine draws, and 11 defeats.
Although Arema FC served as the designated home team for this encounter, they were forced to host the match at Bali United’s home ground. This venue change was necessitated after local authorities did not grant the required public event permits for the match to be held at the Kanjuruhan Stadium.
Summary
Persebaya Surabaya secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Arema FC in their Super League match at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Denpasar. Persebaya’s dominance was highlighted by two goals from Francisco Rivera, with Bruno Moreira and Mikael Tata also finding the net to seal all three points for the Bajul Ijo.
This win moves Persebaya up to fourth place in the standings with 48 points, while Arema FC remains in 11th. The match was relocated to the home of Bali United after Arema FC failed to secure the necessary permits to host the game at Kanjuruhan Stadium.