Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Arema (2nd, 55 pts) held a 20-point advantage over Sidoarjo United (12th, 35 pts). The last five rounds placed Sidoarjo United 8th in the league for form — higher than their 12th in the standings. Against a league average of 0.99 goals per team per game, Arema ran at 1.33 scored and 0.76 conceded, Sidoarjo United at 1.03 and 1.45.
Stadion Kanjuruhan in Kepanjen, capacity 30,000, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Arema led 2-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 3-0.




