Teknowarta – Malut United coach Hendri Susilo attributed his team’s defeat against Bhayangkara FC to a game plan that “did not run well.” Despite the setback, he firmly emphasized that this loss is “not the end of Malut United’s journey.”
“Certainly, we are disappointed with this defeat. The game plan prepared for the match against Bhayangkara FC did not execute as it should have,” Hendri Susilo stated during the post-match press conference following Malut United’s clash with Bhayangkara FC in Ternate on Saturday, January 31, as reported by Antara.
The encounter at Gelora Kie Raha Stadium in Ternate concluded with a 2-1 victory in favor of Bhayangkara FC. Following this result, the squad, affectionately known as Laskar Kie Raha, will now immediately shift their focus to their upcoming fixture against Persib Bandung.
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Paul Munster’s side took an early lead with goals from Moussa Sidibe (22’) and Moises Wolschick (52’). David Da Silva’s goal in the 70th minute briefly rekindled hope for Malut United, but no further goals were scored before the final whistle.
“In my opinion, there were many contributing factors to our defeat against Bhayangkara,” Hendri remarked. “As a coach, I take responsibility for this result and will conduct a thorough evaluation in preparation for the next match.”
Laskar Kie Raha encountered significant difficulty breaking down the defense of The Guardians of Saburai in the first half. Ciro Alves and his teammates managed only two shots, none of which were on target, throughout the initial 45 minutes against Bhayangkara.
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Entering the second half, Malut United asserted dominance, controlling 69 percent of possession. From 11 attempts, five were on target, resulting in the solitary goal scored by David Da Silva.
“I believe we gave our utmost effort in today’s match. The game is over; now we must put this defeat behind us and focus squarely on the upcoming fixture against Persib,” Hendri concluded.
Echoing his coach’s sentiments, Malut United player Lucas Cardoso, who made his debut for Laskar Kie Raha, also shared his thoughts. The Brazilian midfielder entered the game from the bench in the 40th minute, replacing Nilson Junior.
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“This debut match was a valuable experience for me, even though the result wasn’t what we hoped for. We will now focus on the next equally important game and fight hard to secure three points for our supporters,” Cardoso explained.
Currently, Laskar Kie Raha holds the 4th position in the temporary league standings with 37 points. They are three points adrift of third-placed Borneo FC, who are scheduled to play against PSIM Jogjakarta on Sunday, February 1.
Looking ahead, Malut United will travel to face Persib Bandung in Week 20 of the BRI Super League 2025-2026. This highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place at the Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium in Bandung on Friday, February 6.
Summary
Malut United’s coach, Hendri Susilo, attributed his team’s 2-1 defeat against Bhayangkara FC to a game plan that “did not run well.” He took responsibility for the outcome, stating that this loss is not the end of Malut United’s journey. Bhayangkara FC secured their victory with goals from Moussa Sidibe and Moises Wolschick, while David Da Silva scored for Malut United. Despite a challenging first half, Malut United showed improvement in the second with increased possession and shots on target.
Both Coach Susilo and player Lucas Cardoso emphasized the team’s focus on their upcoming fixture against Persib Bandung. Malut United, currently holding the 4th position with 37 points, will travel to face Persib in Week 20 of the BRI Super League on February 6. The team is determined to secure three points in their next match.