Dewa United continued their winning streak by beating Arema FC 2-0 in week 18 of the BRI Super League at the Banten International Stadium, Serang, Monday.This is Dewa United's second consecutive win in the Super League competition after defeating Persijap Jepara 3-0 the previous week.
In the match against Arema FC, Dewa United secured a victory thanks to two goals scored by striker Alex Martins, according to I.League records.
This victory moved Dewa United up to 10th place in the Super League standings with 23 points from 18 matches, while the defeat dropped Arema FC to 11th place with 21 points.
Dewa took the initiative to attack first and had a golden opportunity to take the lead after Alexis Messidoro was fouled in the penalty box by full-back Johan Alfarizie.
Alex Martins, who stepped up as the executioner, successfully carried out his task well after his shot was beyond the reach of Arema goalkeeper Lucas Frigeri, so that the score changed to 1-0 in the fourth minute.
Arema responded well through a shot released by Dalberto, but his shot was still aimed straight into the arms of Dewa goalkeeper Sonny Stevens.
