League Results 1: Defeat Bhayangkara FC 2-1, Persis Solo Returns To Winning Path

SLEMAN - Persis Solo won an important victory in the 2023/2024 Liga 1 competition. In the match at Maguwoharjo Stadium, Sleman, Sunday, October 29, 2023, Persis defeated Bhayangkara FC 2-1. Just back to winning ways when closing the first round of the competition.

Just ended the first round with a win. Even though he had to move the home game because he couldn't use the Manahan Stadium, Solo, to host his opponent, Persis still showed a maximum performance.

In the match against Bhayangkara FC in Sleman, Persis actually fell behind through Alef Vieira Santos' quick goal. However, Laskar Sambernyawa was finally able to turn things around to win the match.

The result made Persis return to winning ways after picking up unsatisfactory results. They were recorded to have lost once and drew twice. Just get away from the relegation zone by being ranked 13th. Now, they have pocketed point 20.

Meanwhile, Bhayangkara FC is increasingly slumping in the relegation zone by occupying the bottom of the standings. Having points seven, The Guardian must work hard to get out of the red zone.

In that match, Persis was hot late and under pressure from the opponent. As a result, Bhayangkara FC took the lead through Vieira Santos when the game had only been running for 10 minutes.

But Persis quickly got up to equalize the score. Althaf Indie's home goal which met a pass from Fernando Rodriguez in the 38th minute.

Meanwhile, the goal that determines Persis' victory was created towards the end of the first half. This time, Rodriguez, who brought Persis, took the lead in the 44th minute. Score 2-1 for Persis and did not change until the end of the match.

Coach Leonardo Medina shows his satisfaction Persis can break the bad trend and win. But he thinks the team should be able to play better.

"I'm happy the team was able to get three points. But we should have been able to play better even though I was still satisfied because the important thing was we won," Medina said.

According to him, the team still needs improvements to face the second round of the competition. "We have to be able to improve our performance to face the second round," he said.