Persib Overthrow Bali United 2-1, Secure The Top Position Of The Standings

Persib won 2-1 over Bali United at home (

BANDUNG - Persib Bandung managed to beat Bali United with a score of 2-1 at home, Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium, Bandung on Friday, April 18 evening. With this, they confirmed the top position of the League 1 standings from competitors.

At the beginning of the match, Persib played aggressively through Ciro and Beckham Putra who were supported by midfielder Marc Klok. However, the strong defense fort led by Elias Dolah made Persib attacks always raw.

On the other hand, Bali United played very carefully and relied on counter attacks. Bali United managed to steal a goal in the first half through a beautiful goal from Irfan Jaya's free kick in the 23rd minute.

Until the referee blew the long whistle in the first half, the score between Persib Bandung and Bali United did not change 0-1.

In the second half, Persib Bandung began to adjust the rhythm of the game so as not to rush in providing feedback, until the accuracy of the bait improved. Evidently in the 69th minute, Marc Klok's short pass could be continued with Beckham Putra's curling shot.

The ball went into the corner of the Bali United goal which was guarded by Fitrul Rustapa and could not be blocked until the goal. The score changed 1-1.

Quoting ANTARA on April 18, the sale and purchase of attacks between Persib Bandung and Bali United was increasing. Several times Persib's attacks were successfully ran aground by Bali United defenders.

In the 82nd minute, Persib defender Gustavo Franca broke into Bali United's goal with a header after receiving a corner from Adam Alis until the score changed to 2-1 for Persib.

The high tension of the match, the extra time in the second half was up to 9 minutes. Until the second half ended, the score did not change but 2-1 for the hosts' victory.

With this result, Dewa United who stalked in second place again had to pursue an eight-point difference. Persib collected 61 points while Dewa United had 53 points.

On the other hand, for Bali United, this result cannot improve its position which is still stuck in the middle board or ranked 10th in the Indonesian League 1 standings with 41 points.