Three Goals Without Reply, Barito Putera Rose To 16th Place In The Standings After Defeating Persita Tangerang

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Barito Putera drowned Persita Tangerang three goals without reply in the 17th week of the Indonesian League 1 match at Maguwoharjo Stadium, Sleman, Saturday afternoon, December 24.

Barito Putera's victory over Persita Tangerang was brought thanks to goals scored by Rafael Silva (2) and Renan Alves, according to the Indonesian League records.

Thanks to that victory Barito Putera rose to 16th in the standings with a score of 14 points from 16 matches, while Persita Tangerang was still stuck in eighth position with 25 points from 17 matches.

In the first half the team played openly and gave each other attacks but Barito Putera was able to take the lead thanks to a goal scored by Rafael Silva with a penalty in the 3rd minute.

Left behind by one goal, Persita Tangerang increased the intensity of attack and got a golden opportunity when he was awarded a penalty kick.

A golden opportunity in front of Persita's eyes failed to turn a goal after Ezequiel Vidal's penalty fell from Barito Putera's goal.

ir Goncalves' squad was able to add to the lead in the 36th minute after Ferdiansyah's corner was converted into a goal thanks to a header from Renan Alves so that the score turned 1-0.

In the remaining time in the first half, Persita tried to find a equalizer, but Barito Putera was able to secure the advantage so that the score of 2-0 lasted until halftime.

In the second half Barito Putera took the initiative to attack first and widened the lead in the 48th minute through a goal scored by Rafael Silva using Bagas Kaffa's pass.

Persita tried to reduce the gap and one of the efforts to be born through Ghozali Siregar's shot which was still sideways from Joko Ribowo's goal.

Barito Putera had the opportunity to increase the advantage, this time through Rafael Silva's header, but the ball still bounced over the Persita crossbar.

In the remaining time in the second half, Persita continued to score, but the solidness of the Barito Putera defense made the score 3-0 for Laskar Antasari's victory lasted until the match was over.