Liga 1 2023/2024 Results: Persija Failed To Stimulate The Victory Of Kontra Bhayangkara FC

The Bhayangkara FC vs Persija Jakarta match in the 20th week of Liga 1 2023/2024 ended in the series (Instagram/@persija).

JAKARTA - Persija Jakarta must swallow bitter results in the 20th week of Liga 1 2023/2024. Visiting Bhayangkara FC headquarters, the moment of victory for the Kemayoran Tigers was actually brought down by the hosts.

The match between Bhayangkara FC vs Persija Jakarta took place at Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium, Bekasi. The match, which was held on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 19.00 WIB, ended in a series with a score of 2-2.

Appearing as a guest team, the Kemayoran Tigers have tried to control the course of the match since the first half whistle sounded. Thomas Doll's team tried to press first to open up the early chances.

However, the match was quite tough until the 20th minute. Four minutes later Bhayangkara FC's effort to break the deadlock bore fruit, the hosts opened up 1-0 first.

Bhayangkara FC's opener was created through the execution of Matias Mie. Taking advantage of Junior Brandao's pass, the midfielder was able to bring the hosts ahead.

One opener for the hosts successfully caused the Kemayoran Tigers to get hot. Ryo Matsumura and colleagues made various efforts to catch up.

However, until halftime the score was 1-0 for Bhayangkara to not change.

After the break, the game was fierce again because Persija appeared to insist on equalizing. The effort bore fruit in the 51st minute through Aji Kusuma's kick.

Aji Kusuma, who entered as a substitute, successfully shook the opponent's net after using a wild ball in front of the Bhayangkara goal.

The goal began with Hanif Sjahbandi's kick which was successfully intercepted, then the chaos occurred in the penalty box and Aji Kusuma could take advantage of it.

Persija Jakarta then took the lead 2-1 in the 63rd minute with Ryo Matsumura's kick.

Matsumura fired a shot from outside the penalty box. The ball changed course because it hit Bhayangkara defenders, making it difficult for Aqil Savik to secure the goal.

After Persija took the 2-1 lead, the game was still open. The Kemayoran Tigers are still trying to add goals, while the hosts continue to look for equalizer goals.

Bhayangkara's efforts paid off when the match entered injury time. Muhammad Ragil successfully headed the ball using Dendy Sulistyawan's cross and made the score equally strong 2-2 until the end of the match.

An additional one point makes Persija Jakarta still stuck in seventh place with 29 points, while Bhayangkara is still at the bottom of the standings with nine points.