Liga 1 2024/2025: Matsumura's Single Goal Brings Persija To Win At Home To Semen Padang

JAKARTA - Persija Jakarta managed to undergo the 13th week of Liga 1 2024/2025 with positive results. Traveling to Semen Padang headquarters, the Kemayoran Tigers returned with three full points after a narrow 1-0 win.

Appearing at the Haji Agus Salim Stadium on Friday, December 6, 2024, WIB night, Persija Jakarta as the visitors tried to continue the good trend from the previous match.

Despite playing at home to opponents, Persija did not relax the spirit in front of the hosts' supporters. This was also shown by Kabau Sirah which made the match fierce from the start.

Despite being marked by attacking each other and high blood pressure, no goals were scored in the first 45 minutes. The 0-0 score lasted until the end of the first half.

Continuing in the second half, the match situation was still fierce because both teams had ambitions to break the deadlock. The two of them played openly to open up opportunities first.

Heavy rains that flushed the stadium in the second half made the match even more difficult. However, when the situation got narrower, Persija Jakarta finally managed to break the deadlock.

Ryo Matsumura broke into Semen Padang's goal in the 67th minute. This opening goal from Ryo Matsumura was created through a shot in the penalty box.

Matsumura received a pass from Witan and then fired a shot into the net. Semen Padang goalkeeper Mochammad Dicky Indrayana could not block the ball perfectly until the ball finally entered the goal.

After being left behind, Semen Padang tried to score a return goal. In the 83rd minute, Semen Padang had a good chance to score a goal throughOK Stewart who fired a left foot shot but was well parried by Persija goalkeeper Carlos Eduardo.

With the remaining minutes available, Semen Padang is still trying to catch up. The hosts continued to put pressure on Persija, but after seven minutes added from normal time the 1-0 lead score remained for Persija Jakarta's victory.