JAKARTA - Persija Jakarta and Persib Bandung performed equally strong to maintain their respective records. In the 23rd week of Liga 1 2024/2025 meeting, the second meeting of this fierce rival ended in a 2-2 draw.
Appearing at Patriot Chandrabhaga Stadium, Bekasi on Sunday, February 16 afternoon WIB, both teams started the match at a moderate tempo. However, the safe situation did not last long because the heat immediately colored the match to open up the first opportunity.
Persib Bandung appeared pressing after reading the movement of the hosts, Ciro Alves, Gervane Kastaneer, and Beckham Putra took turns trying to dismantle Persija's defense. However, they still have difficulty scoring goals despite having several opportunities.
In the end, the hosts managed to open the numbers first in the 33rd minute. This 1-0 score was created by Gustavo Almeida. The Kemayoran Tiger mainstay striker was in a ready position in front of goal, then kicked the ball from Hansamu Yama's header which hit the post.
Five minutes later, Persija increased its advantage to 2-0. This time it was Firza Andika who listed his name on the scoreboard.
After conceding two goals, Ciro Alves and his teammates tried to score a goal back. However, their efforts still failed until the score remained 2-0 for the hosts at the end of the first half.
After the break of the break, Persib made changes to the players to break the deadlock. Gervane Kastaneer was pulled out and replaced by David da Silva.
The second half was a moment for Persib Bandung to show strength. In the 51st minute Maung Bandung scored through Nick Kuipers' action which kicked hard and could not be driven away by goalkeeper Andritany Ardhiyasa.
In the 70th minute David da Silva who was included at the start of the second half showed his spur. He brought Persib to stick points on the scoreboard.
The position became 2-2 after David da Silva received a pass from the right wing that Beckham Putra gave him. The Brazilian striker moved forward, then kicked the ball past Andritany's head.
In the remaining time of the match, both teams had a chance to score. However, no additional goals occurred.
The 2-2 draw lasted until the referee blew the long whistle signaling the match ended even though the match had also been extended by 7 minutes.
With this draw, Persija still maintains a record as an unbeaten team at home in Liga 1 this season. Meanwhile, Persib became a team that had never lost an away match.
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