Persib Bandung Loses Again, Luis Milla's Magical Touch Is Missing?

Persib Bandung lost to Persik Kediri in the continuation of Liga 1 2022/2023. (Photo: Doc. Persib)

BOGOR - Persib Bandung again lost in Liga 1 2022/2023. This time the Blue Prince surprisingly lost 0-2 to Persik Kediri at home, Pakansari Stadium, Cibinong, Bogor Regency, Wednesday, March 8.

This is the third defeat in Persib's last five matches in Liga 1. Previously, Luis Milla's team gave up on Barito Putera and PSM Makassar.

The question mark began to appear, where did Luis Milla's magical touch go?

In this match, Persib appeared without goalkeeper Teja Paku Alam who was given a ban on playing. Teja's position is filled by Reky Rahayu.

Persib appeared quite aggressive in this match with the attacks of Marc Klok and Beckham Putra Nugraha.

However, Persik scored first, precisely in the 35th minute. From a corner, Hamra Hehanussa entered the ball with a header.

The Blue Prince almost conceded a second goal in the 43rd minute. Luckily, Reky made a brilliant save blocking Flavio Silva's shot in the box.

Persib keeps trying to score the equalizer goal. The opportunities won by the home players have not been able to bear the expected goal.

In fact, Persib's goal conceded again in the 89th minute. Mohammad Khanafi successfully finished the ball obtained from Otto Bayu.

After going through extra time, the match ended. Persib also had to admit Persik Kediri's superiority with a final score of 0-2.

This result made Persib fail to shorten the distance from PSM Makassar, the leader of the standings. Now Maung Bandung is in second place with a difference of 10 points from PSM.

In another match, Persija Jakarta also lost. The Kemayoran Tigers lost with a landslide score of 1-3 from Borneo FC Samarinda.

Amrullah disbursed three Borneo FC goals in the 9th minute, Terens Puhiri in the 30th minute, Mattheus Pato 87. Meanwhile, Osvaldo Haay scored Persija's goal in the 78th minute.

With this result, Persija failed to shift Persib. The capital team remains in third place with 51 points.