BRI Liga 1 Response of Persebaya Coach to Red Card

Rancakmedia.com – Persebaya Surabaya not only lost against Bhayangkara FC in Week 20 of BRI Liga 1 2021/2022, Tuesday (18/1/2021) night for the City of Heroes squad, they were also forced to leave the team.

The player in question is Ricky Kambuaya. After receiving a red card in 90+3 minutes, the Sorong midfielder had to rinse his muddy kit immediately.

Ricky received a second yellow card for a violation by the referee of Awan Setho Raharjo while trying to control the ball. His foot hit the midriff of the Bhayangkara FC goalkeeper.

Persebaya coach, Aji Santoso, regretted the red card. However, he considered that there was no intentional element in the violation committed by Ricky Kambuaya.

"It's quite unfortunate that Kambuaya got a red card, the first time he got a yellow card, he should have been more careful," said Aji Santoso in a press conference.

"But maybe it was in his condition that he was running fast, so it was difficult to brake him," Aji added.

Become a Lesson at BRI League 1

For a red card, Persebaya also had to lose Ricky Kambuaya in the next match. According to the rules, players are prohibited from participating in one game.

"Obviously this is a lesson," said the tactician from Kepanjen, Malang Regency.

Ricky Kambuaya was previously absent due to accumulation of yellow cards. Namely, in week 9 of the BRI League 1 2021/2022 match versus Persija Jakarta.

Ricky Kambuaya's contribution to BRI Liga 1

Ricky Kambuaya himself has only appeared twice with Persebaya since returning from the Indonesian national team. Since the match against PSM Makassar, he has made his debut with the City of Heroes squad as a team.

Ricky Kambuaya became Persebaya's mainstay before being called up by the Indonesian national team for the 2020 AFF Cup. The City of Heroes team benefited from his four goals and one assist.

The other two were against Borneo FC and Persikabo 1973, while one was against PSS Sleman. Meanwhile, one assist was recorded in the match versus Persiraja Banda Aceh.

Conclusion

Persebaya Surabaya lost to Bhayangkara FC in Week 20 of BRI Liga 1 2021/2022, Tuesday (18/1/2021) evening. One of the most important midfielders for the City of Heroes squad was also forced to leave the team.

Ricky Kambuaya received a second yellow card for a referee violation of Awan Setho Raharjo while trying to grab the ball. Midfielder Sorong had to rinse his muddy kit immediately.