Arema FC 1, FC Bhayangkara 2

BANDAR LAMPUNG, Indonesia (Interstat) — Bhayangkara opened its Liga 1 season with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Arema on Tuesday, a match defined by a chaotic first-half stoppage time period that included a goal and a red card. Playing at Stadion Sumpah Pemuda, the home side secured the three points despite finishing the match with nine men, leaning on a resilient defensive effort after seeing its numerical advantage evaporate. The game’s pivotal sequence unfolded deep into first-half stoppage time. After a fractious opening 45 minutes that saw four yellow cards, substitute Joel Vinícius broke the deadlock for Bhayangkara in the… Read more...