Mitra Kukar started the second round of League 1 2018 positively. Despite winning over Arema FC, Dragon Makes did not reach it easily.

Rain goal occurs when Mitra Kukar host Arema FC at Aji Imbut Stadium, Tenggarong, Friday (27/7). Mitra Kukar then came out as the winner with a score of 4-3.

Despite winning, Mitra Kukar gets fierce resistance from Arema. The hosts had a 2-0 lead in the first round but immediately replied to two goals by Arema to equalize the score.

After halftime, Mitra Kukar back ahead through goals Fernando Rodriguez. However, Arema again can equalize the score through Arthur Cunha eight minutes before the game is over.

Kukar Mitra Kukar is determined by Bayu Pradana. His goal in injury time in the second half gave his team a full point in this high-tempo match.

"I am grateful for the victory tonight because of the struggle and hard work of the players. The match situation is not easy, but the players can play well and run the instructions given," said assistant coach Mitra Kukar Asep Suryadi.

"In the last minute we can score and win the game, thank God Yoo Jae-hoo can also play, and hopefully he can help us improve the position," he added.

Thanks to the victory, Mitra Kukar ranked 13th standings with 23 points. While Arema FC occupies the position 10 with the same number.

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