JAYAPURA - Persipura Jayapura is faced with a tough schedule in the continuation of Liga 2 2022/2023 Eastern Region. After meeting Putra Delta Sidoarjo, the team nicknamed Mutiara Hitam will undergo two Papuan derby matches.

Persipura, which is now being handled by Ricky Nelson, will face Persewar Waropen and PSBS Biak.

Persipura first faced Persewar Waropen at the Mandala Jayapura Stadium, Saturday, October 1. Then the team nicknamed Mutiara Hitam will travel to the Cendrawasih Stadium at PSBS Biak, Friday, September 7.

"We will fight to win in two derby matches. There is no other story but victory," said Ricky Nelson in Jayapura, as quoted from Antara, Saturday, September 24.

Before undergoing the two Papuan derbys, Persipura will host Putra Delta Sidoarjo at the Lukas Enembe Stadium, Tuesday, September 27. Victory will certainly increase the motivation of the players ahead of the derby match.

In addition, the three points will also further strengthen Mutiara Hitam at the top of the standings.

"Of course there were some evaluations when we fought Deltras Sidoarjo and hopefully when we face PDS we can get three points," he added.

Persipura currently leads the standings of the Eastern Region of Liga 2 Indonesia with nine points, the same as Persipal Palu. Meanwhile, Putra Delta Sidoarjo is in sixth place by collecting six points.


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