Against Persib Bandung In Kandang, Persija Emphasizes Pangkas Mission For Differences In Points

JAKARTA - Indeed, the difference in points became Persija Jakarta's main mission when they hosted Persib Bandung at home in the 23rd week of Liga 1 2024/2025. This is as stated by the goalkeeper of the Kemayoran Tiger, Andritany Ardhiyasa.

The duel of the two teams titled El Clasico will be held at Patriot Chandrabhaga Stadium, Bekasi on Sunday, February 16 at 15.30 WIB. Ahead of the match, Persija was still ranked 3rd with 39 points, 10 points behind Persib with 49 points.

If they can beat Persib, Persija can get closer to the point distance from the leader of the standings. In addition, an additional three points can also keep the opportunity to stay on the path of the hunt for the champions.

"The most important thing is tomorrow we get full points to cut the distance to them. We know tomorrow is a big game. So I think all the players are ready," Andritany said in a pre-match press conference on Saturday, February 15.

"For me, statistics are just numbers. So tomorrow we will give everything for Persija and The Jakmania. Hopefully we can get three points," he said.

Just like Andritany, Coach Carlos Pena said that the match against Persib was an important match for his team. This meeting will even determine the fate of both teams whether they are able to pursue or stay away from each other in the standings.

"Our preparations have so far been good. Against Persib is an important match for us. All the players in the team know about this," said the Spaniard.

"So they have been highly motivated in the past week. We are ready to get the three points in tomorrow's game," said Carlos Pena.

In fact, ahead of this match Persija held the status as the only team that was unbeaten during the home game. On the other hand, Persib is also the only team that is unbeaten in the away party which will clearly make tension even hotter.