Suara.com – PSBS Biak managed to beat Semen Padang in the first leg of the 2023-2024 League 2 final, Tuesday (5/3/2024). This result makes the team from Papua closer to winning the championship title.
The PSBS Biak vs Semen Padang duel took place at the Cendrawasih Stadium, Biak. The hosts beat their guests with a score of 3-0.
This victory is important capital for PSBS Biak before visiting Semen Padang headquarters at the GOR Haji Agus Salim Stadium, Padang City on March 9 2024.
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There is no away goal regulation in the 2023-2024 Liga 2 final, so PSBS Biak must remain vigilant and on the other hand, Semen Padang still has a chance to turn things around.
PSBS Biak appeared to be pressing from the start of the match. With host status, Alberto 'Beto' Goncalves and his friends put intense pressure on Semen Padang.
The results paid off as naturalized defender Otavio Dutra managed to open the scoring for PSBS Biak after 27 minutes of the match.
PSBS Biak striker, Alberto 'Beto' Goncalves (right) in Liga 2 2023-2024. (Doc. PSBS Biak)
In this match at the Cendrawasih Stadium, Biak, the rain continued to pour until the surface of the field was flooded here and there.
However, the match continued and even PSBS Biak almost scored a second goal through Osas Saha but the referee ruled it out for offside in the 34th minute.
The match was stopped for around 30 minutes because the pitch was flooded following heavy rain at the Cendrawasih Stadium, Biak.
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After the field conditions improved, the match continued where PSBS Biak continued to put pressure on Semen Padang.
However, the visiting team did not remain silent, they also created dangerous opportunities which unfortunately were not able to become equalizers.
The fun of attacking actually caught Semen Padang off guard. PSBS Biak scored its second goal before the end of the first half through Alexsandro.
He took advantage of a headed pass in the penalty box before grabbing the ball in to rattle the Semen Padang goal.
In the second half, Semen Padang continued to attack. However, PSBS Biak's solid defense made it difficult for them to score goals.
Semen Padang actually conceded again in the 79th minute. Alberto 'Beto' Goncalves scored a goal with a measured header after utilizing a cross from the left side. Score 3-0 for PSBS Biak.
Winning 3-0 gave PSBS Biak the upper hand. They managed to get the fourth goal just five minutes later through Fabiano Beltrame.
However, the referee disallowed the goal because in the process it was deemed that a violation had occurred. Until the match ended, the score of 3-0 in favor of PSBS Biak remained unchanged.