Malanginspirasi.com – Arema FC were forced to settle for a single point following a 2-2 draw against PSBS Biak in the 33rd week BRI Liga 1 2024/2025 encounter. The match, held at the Lukas Enembe Stadium in Jayapura, Papua, on Sunday, May 18, 2025, proved to be a tightly contested affair, characterized by momentum shifts and late drama.
The match saw Arema FC initially take the lead in the 26th minute through a goal by Charles Lokolingoy. However, PSBS Biak swiftly responded with goals from Abel Arganaraz (39’) and Alexsandro (45+6’), placing the home side in a commanding position heading into the second half.
Despite facing a deficit, Arema FC displayed resilience, eventually leveling the score in the 83rd minute courtesy of a goal from Salim Tuharea.
From the outset, the home team, PSBS Biak, adopted an aggressive approach, pressing Arema FC and creating early opportunities. A notable chance fell to Damianus in the 11th minute, but Arema’s goalkeeper, Lucas Frigeri, proved equal to the task, denying the opening goal. PSBS continued to apply pressure, with Abel Arganaraz narrowly missing the target in the 22nd minute after receiving a pass from Alexsandro.
Against the run of play, Arema FC broke the deadlock in the 26th minute.
Capitalizing on a misplaced pass from Williams Lugo, Dalberto Luan Belo delivered a precise assist to Charles Lokolingoy, who clinically converted the opportunity, beating goalkeeper Pigai.
PSBS Biak refused to be deterred, and their persistence paid off in the 39th minute. A well-executed combination between Alexsandro and Abel Arganaraz resulted in Arganaraz leveling the score with a powerful strike that proved unstoppable for Frigeri.
The momentum shifted further in favor of PSBS Biak during injury time of the first half. In a goalmouth scramble following a corner kick, Alexsandro managed to find the back of the net, giving PSBS a 2-1 lead heading into the break.
The second half saw Arema adopting a more aggressive approach under coach Ze Gomes’ guidance. Their persistent efforts bore fruit in the 83rd minute when Salim Tuharea, assisted by Arkhan Fikri, equalized the score, ultimately resulting in a 2-2 draw.
The draw leaves Arema FC in 9th position in the league standings with 47 points. PSBS Biak sits just above them in 8th place with 48 points.
