I thought it would end in a draw, as our team could counterbalance the opponents' game even more,Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan (AntaranewsKalsel) - Arema Cronus managed to conquered host Barito Putera in the continued league of Torabica Soccer Championship (TSC) 2016 held at the 17 Mei Stadium Banjarmasin, Saturday.
Arema won narrow 1-0 over Barito Putera through the goal nested by Hamka Hamzah in 72nd minutes utilizing the crisis in front of goal post from dead ball kick outside the 16 box.
Barito Putera, who was leaved behind, tried to launch counter-attacks into Arema through his attacker Luis Junior, then also put Yongki Aribowo and Agi Pratama.
Barito Putera coach Yunan Hilmi said his team attack has been very maximum for counterbalance, but dense defense of Arema and and brilliant Achmad Kurniawan under the crossbar made them saw no results.
He felt, Barito Putera could make Arema's game less developed, but gaps and errors a bit of a player could be useful for good for opponent.
"I thought it would end in a draw, as our team could counterbalance the opponents' game even more," said Yunan.
He admitted quite disappointed with the leadership of the referee this time, because of very aggressive giving sanctions to Barito Putera players' offense.
Coach Arema Cronus Milomir šešlija expressed appreciation to his team that could steal three points at Barito Putera home to strengthen his club at the top.
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