Arema FC Secures 2024 President's Cup Victory, Welcomed Home in Triumph
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6 August 2024 07:09 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Arema FC claimed the 2024 President's Cup trophy after defeating Borneo FC in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in the final at the Manahan Stadium in Solo, Central Java, on Sunday night, August 4.
The victory ignited a wave of euphoria among its passionate fanbase, Aremania. On Monday evening, thousands of supporters gathered at Tugu Square in Malang City to welcome their triumphant heroes home.
Clad in the team's signature blue and adorned with club paraphernalia, the passionate supporters created a sea of blue as they awaited the team's arrival. Chants and songs filled the air, reflecting the collective joy of the Aremania community.
The arrival of the Arema FC players and officials at around 19:40 local time, led by Acting Mayor Wahyu Hidayat and Coach Joel Cornelli, was met with thunderous applause. The team proudly displayed the President's Cup trophy, sparking further excitement among the crowd.
Bayu Arianto, an Arema fan from Tanjungsekar, expressed his delight at the achievement of the Singo Edan or Mad Lion. “It's been a long wait. I'm thrilled that Arema FC has won,” he said, hoping that Arema could maintain this momentum and clinch the 2024/2025 League 1 title.
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