Semen Padang vs Borneo FC: BRI Liga 1 2024/2025 Week 1

PSBS Biak has signed numerous new players, featuring a group of foreign players from Argentina. PSBS Biak holds the status of a promoted team in BRI Liga 1 2024/2025. The Pacific Storm earned promotion by winning Liga 1 in the 2023/2024 season, overcoming Semen Padang in the final. PSBS Biak has assembled the best talents from Papua to compete in BRI Liga 1 2024/2025. Jem Kelly Sroyer has been brought in from Persik Kediri. Todd Ferre, Donny Monim, and Yohanes Kandaimu have also returned. From the foreign contingent, Julian Velazquez, Gabriel Esparza, and Abel Arganaraz will debut in Indonesia. All three are from Argentina, the same country as coach Juan Esnaider. PSBS Biak has also revamped their coaching staff. Regi Aditya, who led the Pacific Storm to promotion, cannot continue with the team due to licensing issues. Juan Esnaider has replaced him. As a player, Esnaider had a distinguished career. He has played for Juventus and Real Madrid. Additionally, the Argentine played for Atletico Madrid, Real Zaragoza, and River Plate. As a coach, Esnaider has managed Getafe before. However, he was not fortunate as he joined Getafe when they were in the lower table and faced relegation from La Liga in the 2015/2016 season. Esnaider will be supported by Robertino Pugliara, who has extensive knowledge of Indonesian and Papuan football. Pugliara, a former Persipura player, can act as a translator and cultural liaison for Esnaider and PSBS Biak.

Here is the full list of teams set to compete in Liga 1 for the 2024/2025 season. The regular series of BRI Liga 1 2023/2024 concluded on Tuesday (30/04/2024) afternoon WIB. Seven matches took place simultaneously across different stadiums. These included the games between PSM Makassar and RANS Nusantara FC, as well as Madura United vs Arema FC. PSM Makassar won 3-2 against RANS Nusantara FC. Meanwhile, Madura United drew 0-0 with Arema. These results had different implications. RANS Nusantara FC was confirmed to be relegated to Liga 2 next season. They ended up in 16th place in the final BRI Liga 1 2023/2024 standings. RANS Nusantara FC will be joined by Bhayangkara FC and Persikabo 1973 in relegation. The draw was sufficient for Madura United to earn a spot in the Championship Series. Laskar Sape Kerrab was the last team to secure this spot after Borneo FC, Persib Bandung, and Bali United. So who will replace RANS Nusantara FC, Bhayangkara FC, and Persikabo 1973 in Liga 1 2024/2025? The teams coming in are PSBS Biak, Semen Padang, and Malut United FC. PSBS Biak finished first in Liga 2 2023/2024. Semen Padang finished in second place, and Malut United was in third. PSBS Biak played against Semen Padang in the final, winning with an aggregate score of 6-0. Malut United competed in the playoffs against Persiraja Banda Aceh, winning with an aggregate score of 3-2. Here is the complete list of 18 teams participating in Liga 1 2024/2025:
- Borneo FC
- Persib Bandung
- Bali United
- Madura United
- Dewa United
- PSIS Semarang
- Persis Solo
- Persija Jakarta
- Persik Kediri
- Barito Putera
- PSM Makassar
- Persebaya Surabaya
- PSS Sleman
- Persita Tangerang
- Arema FC
- PSBS Biak
- Semen Padang
- Malut United

Despite being the host, Semen Padang is at a disadvantage. This is because Semen Padang will have to 'relocate' to Jakarta. Moreover, with a majority of new foreign players, Semen Padang may need time to reach their optimal performance. Borneo FC has been thoroughly tested in the 2024 President’s Cup. Their squad depth is unquestionable. The new foreign players for Borneo FC have also proven to be quite capable, including foreign striker Leo Gaucho. Score Prediction: Semen Padang 1-3 Borneo FC.

Semen Padang's last 5 matches:
- 03/02/24 Semen Padang 1 - 0 Persiraja
- 25/02/24 Malut United 1 - 1 Semen Padang
- 29/02/24 Semen Padang 1 - 0 Malut United
- 05/03/24 PSBS Biak 3 - 0 Semen Padang
- 09/03/24 Semen Padang 0 - 3 PSBS Biak

Semen Padang will meet Borneo FC in the opening match of BRI Liga 1 2024/2025 at Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kepolisian Stadium on Monday, August 12, 2024. The game between Semen Padang and Borneo FC will start at 19:00 WIB, and will be broadcast live on Indosiar and Vidio. As a promoted team, Semen Padang has made thorough preparations. Following a training camp, Semen Padang secured a 4-0 victory over PON Sumatera Barat in a friendly. Hendri Susilo's squad can be considered well-prepared. On the other hand, Borneo FC took part in the 2024 President’s Cup during the preseason. Pesut Etam performed well, reaching the final. Despite not winning the title, Borneo FC’s performance in the five President’s Cup 2024 matches was encouraging, indicating they are at a high level. The last encounter between Semen Padang and Borneo FC was in 2019. In their last meeting, Semen Padang and Borneo FC ended in a 1-1 draw at Stadion H. Agus Salim. The goals in that game were scored by Vanderlei and Matias Conti.

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