Malut United captain Safrudin Tahar stated that Malut United's defense will be ready to block attacks from Dewa United players, which is very strong, especially in ball possession and all players are ready for match.
"We are aware that Dewa United is a productive team, but we are ready to play by following the coach's instructions. Hopefully Malut United can get points," said Safrudin Tahar in a press conference ahead of the away match against Dewa United, Thursday.
The Dewa United vs Malut United match at Pakansari Stadium, Bogor Regency, is open to home supporters and away team supporters are prohibited from attending in accordance with PSSI and PT. LIB regulations.
After undergoing a press conference, all players carried out official training as final preparation before the match scheduled to take place at Pakansari Stadium on Friday (25/4) at 15.30 WIB or 17.30 WIT.
The Dewa United vs Malut United match is a duel between two teams in the top five of the standings until the 29th week of Liga 1 2024-2025. The Laskar Kie Raha squad is in fifth place with a collection of 47 points or six points behind Dewa United in second place.
Previously, the two teams had played to a 1-1 draw in the first round of Liga 1 at the Gelora Kie Raha Stadium, December 7, 2024. Malut United took the lead through Diego “Chino” Martinez’s goal (69') before Dewa United equalized via Egy Maulana Vikri’s finish (90+6').
Meanwhile, Malut United Coach Imran Nahumarury stated that the results of the first round matches could not be used as a benchmark to determine Dewa United's strength because each match would definitely be different.
Dewa United's strength is seen through their ball possession and goal productivity. Banten Warriors became the team with the second largest ball possession after Borneo FC based on data from PT. Liga Indonesia Baru (LIB).
