Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya delivered a closely contested 1-1 draw in their Liga 1 matchup. With both teams displaying strong defensive setups, the home side broke the deadlock early in the second half at 69 minutes. However, Persebaya Surabaya equalized just minutes later, at 78 minutes, highlighting their resilient offensive capabilities, despite fewer opportunities statistics-wise.

The match showcased Persebaya Surabaya's tactical aggression, reflected in their higher corner kick count of seven compared to Arema's three. Furthermore, Persebaya committed more fouls, resulting in four yellow cards, demonstrating a vigorous, albeit risky, approach to disrupting Arema's plays. In contrast, Arema FC’s approach was more disciplined and calculated with only two yellow cards, illustrating their controlled and defensive gameplay, which minimized the chances of Persebaya capitalizing on reckless fouls.

One area where Arema FC excelled was their ability to maintain structure, as evidenced by not conceding any offside calls, compared to Persebaya Surabaya’s single offside incident. This suggests Arema’s forward line operated with more precision and tactical awareness. Despite their well-organized structure, Arema couldn't convert enough from open play or corners to break down Persebaya’s spirited defense, ultimately leading to a shared spoils in a match defined by strong defensive tactics from both sides.

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