Persija captain loses to Persib Bandung, says congratulations and looks forward to the second round in Jakarta

JAKARTA - Persija Jakarta captain Rizky Ridho accepted the team's defeat from Persib Bandung. He even did not hesitate to give congratulations and welcome Maung Bandung's arrival in Jakarta in the second round.

Persija Jakarta suffered a bitter defeat when they visited the Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium, Bandung, in the 17th week of the 2025/2026 Super League, Sunday, January 11, 2026. In that match, the match ended 1-0 for Persib's victory.

Persib's goal was created by Beckham Putra in the fifth minute taking advantage of a block error from Bruno Tubarao. Beckham's single goal managed to give three points to the hosts and bring Persib to the championship of the 2025/2026 Super League season.

Even though his team lost, Rizky Ridho was happy to congratulate Persib. However, beyond the congratulations, Ridho also hinted that Mauricio Souza's team would avenge this defeat when they appeared in Jakarta.

"I want to congratulate Persib Bandung for getting three points," said the former Persebaya Surabaya defender in a press conference after the match at the GBLA Stadium, Bandung, quoted on Monday, January 12, 2026.

"Thank you for the response and we are waiting in Jakarta. Thank you," he said.

This defeat also extended the negative record of the Kemayoran Tigers when they met their century rival, Persib Bandung. With this result, Persija still can't conquer Maung Bandung in their last five meetings.