Palembang, KOTABARI.COM – Palembang’s pride, Sriwijaya FC, secured a valuable three points after defeating PSPS Pekanbaru with a thrilling 3-2 score in the continuation of the 2024/2025 Liga 2 Indonesia season. The intense match was held at the Gelora Sriwijaya Jakabaring Stadium on Saturday (14/12).
From the first whistle, the Laskar Wong Kito played aggressively. The home side opened the scoring in just the second minute through a precise shot by M. Fadly, putting them ahead 1-0. However, PSPS Pekanbaru responded swiftly, equalizing in the 11th minute with a goal by Jhon Mena.
The 1-1 scoreline sparked an intense exchange of attacks from both teams. Just before halftime, M. Fadly struck again in the 47th minute, restoring Sriwijaya FC’s lead to 2-1 going into the break.
The second half saw both teams adopting a cautious approach while creating several goal-scoring opportunities. In the 66th minute, the visitors, PSPS Pekanbaru, leveled the score once more with a goal from Yudhi Adtihya, making it 2-2. But just six minutes later, Meghon Valpoort emerged as the hero for Sriwijaya FC by scoring the decisive goal in the 72nd minute, sealing a 3-2 victory for the home team.
Fans Praise the Team Amid Management Issues
This victory was celebrated with great enthusiasm by Sriwijaya FC supporters. One fan, Andika Ramadhan, expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance despite ongoing internal challenges.
“Alhamdulillah, I’m delighted with today’s match. Sriwijaya FC won and gained three vital points. Thank you to our SFC heroes!” he said.
Andika also highlighted the players’ professionalism amidst reports of delayed salaries for the past three months.
Another supporter, Firza, shared a similar sentiment, hoping this win would boost both the players and management to overcome their issues.
“I hope this victory rekindles the players’ and management’s spirit to resolve the current problems,” Firza remarked.
This victory against PSPS Pekanbaru reignites Sriwijaya FC’s hopes in the Liga 2 competition. The players have demonstrated their dedication, while fans eagerly anticipate positive changes from the management to secure a brighter future for the team.