Persija Jakarta Vs Persib Bandung Classic Match Is Confirmed To Be Held In SUGBK

Persija Jakarta will host Persib Bandung in SUGBK, September 3. (Photo: Doc. New Indonesian League)

JAKARTA - The prestigious match between Persija Jakarta vs Persib Bandung will take place in the 10th week of Liga 1 2023/2024. This classic match will be held at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK).

This was conveyed by PT Liga Indonesia Baru as the operator of the competition. President Director of PT LIB, Ferry Paulus said that the location of the Persija vs Persib match was still in accordance with the plan.

He said that Persija and Persib had not yet submitted a request for a change in the venue for the match which would be held on September 2.

"The League is still (the initial location in SUGBK) because until today there has been no letter from Persija or Persib to change positions," said Ferry Paulus in his statement in Jakarta quoted Tuesday, August 8.

"If there is later, usually at least two weeks. If there is (certainty) we will announce it," he continued.

Ferry Paulus also stated that PT LIB was always open about the needs of the team, including the location of the match. However, the operator will not necessarily make unilateral decisions without an agreement between the two teams that will compete.

"So basically (to move venues) it's not the LIB that changes, but the agreement from the club. Usually so," he said.

The meeting between the Kemayoran Tigers and Maung Bandung always presents high rivalry both for both teams on the field and the supporters group. So it's no wonder that this match is considered as El Clasico Indonesia.

Determination of the location of the match is one of the important points as a measure to anticipate friction between supporters. The application of layered security is also emphasized by each of these two teams to meet.