Herman Dzumafo, Savior Of The Guardians In The Bhayangkara FC Vs Barito Putera Match

Illustration - Herman Dzumafo Epandi (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Herman Dzumafo's two goals secured three points for Bhayangkara FC when they beat Barito Putera 2-1 in the 22nd week of Liga 1 match at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Stadium, Denpasar, Bali, Tuesday.

Entered as a substitute, Herman became a savior by scoring two winning goals for Bhayangkara FC. Meanwhile, Barito Putera's goal was packed by captain Bayu Pradana.

Quoted from Antara, Wednesday, this victory made Bhayangkara FC move up to 1st place in the Liga 1 standings with 46 points, while Barito Putera is still stuck in 16th position with 16 points from 22 matches.

In the first half, both teams played openly and the first opportunity was born from Bhayangkara FC through a free kick from Anderson Salles in the 15th minute, but his shot was still saved by Barito Putera goalkeeper Aditya Harlan.

In the 26th minute, it was Barito Putera's turn to threaten through Bruno Matos' free kick, but his shot bounced slightly over the Bhayangkara crossbar which was guarded by Awan Setho Raharjo.

Bhayangkara FC again threatened the Barito goal when Melvin Platje headed Dendy Sulistyawan's cross but the Dutchman's header hit the post.

In the second half, Barito took the lead in the 58th minute through captain Bayu Pradana after receiving a vomit ball in the Bhayangkara FC penalty box so the position changed to 1-0.

Left behind by one goal, Bhayangkara FC pushed back to equalize and the goal the Guardians had been waiting for was born in the last 10 minutes of the match.

The equaliser came in the 84th minute when substitute striker Herman Dzumafo headed home after using Adam Alis' cross to make it 1-1.

In the 90th minute, Sani Rizki had the opportunity to bring Bhayangkara FC to turn ahead, but his shot went sideways on the right side of Barito's goal.

Herman finally brought Bhayangkara back ahead after heading Melvin Platje's pass to bring the Guardians to a 2-1 win over Barito.