Liga 1 Results 2023/2024: East Java Derby Becomes Persebaya's, Wins 2-1 At Home

Persebaya Paulo Henrique (center) scored the ball against Persik Kediri in Week 34 of the Indonesian League 1 match at the GBT Stadium in Surabaya, Sunday (28/4/2024). BETWEEN/Rizal Hanafi

JAKARTA - Persebaya Surabaya managed to secure victory when playing the East Java (East Java) derby against Persik Kediri. Appearing at Gelora Stadium on November 10 as a home, Bajul Ijo won 2-1 from the visitors. Although finally able to secure points at home, Persebaya's business did not go easy. Because until the end of the first half the score lasted 0-0. After a fierce match with no results in the first half, the match then continued in the second half. At this moment, the deadlock finally broke for Persebaya who opened the number 1-0. The host's opening goal was created in the 54th minute, Wildan Ramadhani took advantage of Robson Duarte's throwing ball to break into Persik. The opening number made Persik respond quickly to equalize. This time it was Fitra Ridwan's turn to register his name on the scoreboard. He recorded Persik's first goal in the 57th minute after taking advantage of Flavio Silva's heel pass. After the draw, Persik tried to control the situation to increase the advantage. Through Ze Valente's long-range kick in the 80th minute, Persik almost took the lead but the shot was still off the Persebaya goal. Persebaya was finally able to score an additional goal during the second half injury time. Paulo Henrique, who decided the home team's victory with a close-range shot after leaving the offside position. Persebaya won 2-1.

With these three additional points, Persebaya ended the season with a collection of 42 points, temporarily occupying 11th position in the League 1 standings. Meanwhile, Persik is in seventh position with 48 points, while in seventh place.