Persebaya Vs Borneo FC Ends 1-2, Bajul Ijo Still Sets A Record

Persebaya Surabaya lost 1-2 to Borneo FC in the last match of Liga 1 Indonesia. (Doc. Persebaya Surabaya)

JAKARTA - Persebaya Surabaya was defeated by Borneo FC by a narrow score of 1-2 in the last match of the Indonesian League 1, Wednesday, March 30. Despite losing, the club nicknamed Bajul Ijo still set a personal record.

Persebaya Surabaya has recorded a points record since returning to Liga 1 in 2018.

Currently, Aji Santoso's team is in fifth place in the final standings of Liga 1. Persebaya Surabaya has collected 63 points.

This achievement was better than the 2018 season. At that time, Bajul Ijo was in the fifth position with 50 points.

While in 2019, Persebaya finished in second place with a collection of 54 points.

"The COVID-19 storm that hit Persebaya players at the end of the league made Aji Santoso's team shake," the club said in a statement on their official account.

In the match against Borneo FC, Persebaya has been trailing 0-1 since the 3rd minute. Borneo's goal was scored by Wawan Febrianto.

In the 23rd minute, Taisei Marukawa managed to equalize. However, five minutes later, Borneo FC scored again through Francisco Torres.