Liga 1 Results 2023/2024: Bali United Beat Persebaya, Key To Championship Series Tickets

Bali United tekuk Persebaya (Instagram/@baliunitedfc).

JAKARTA - Bali United managed to pick up three points when they visited Persebaya Surabaya's headquarters at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Surabaya. This result also led Serdadu Tridatu to lock up a ticket to the Championship Series.

In the 33rd week of Liga 1 2023/2024 meeting, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, afternoon WIB, Bali United won 2-0 over Persebaya Surabaya as the host.

Bali United's goal in this match was scored by Irfan Jaya in the 35th minute and Private Mbarga in the 73rd minute.

Appearing in front of opposing supporters, Bali United appeared pressing from the start of the match. Despite his status as a guest team, Serdadu Tridatu immediately threatened in the second minute through Novri Setiawan.

The food from Privat Mbarga's stomach was greeted by Novri with a header that managed to get past goalkeeper Andhika Ramadhani. However, defender Yan Victor was still able to block the ball from entering the goal.

Persebaya did not remain silent after being attacked by Bali United. They tried to open up a golden opportunity in the 11th minute through Paulo Henrique who got a low pass from Kasim Botan. Unfortunately, the kick was inaccurate and could still be countered.

After that, the match was tough. Both teams are more likely to play waiting and occasionally launch counter-attacks.

Bali United's goal was finally created in the 35th minute through Irfan Jaya's action. The goal started with Toni Firmansyah's mistake who lost the ball in midfield.

Eber Bessa then immediately provided a through ball to Irfan Jaya who successfully converted it into a goal and put it 1-0 up.

In the second half, Bali United still appeared dominant. They even managed to double their lead in the 73rd minute through Private Mbarga after using a pass from Eber Bessa.

After missing two goals, Persebaya tried to launch an attack to reduce the gap. However, Bajul Ijo's efforts ultimately failed.

The 2-0 advantage for Bali United lasted until the game ended.

This victory temporarily made Bali United ranked third in the standings with a collection of 58 points from 33 matches.

The number of points for Bali United is no longer possible to be overtaken by teams outside the top four during the season, leaving two games left.

Bali United is now following Borneo FC and Persib Bandung, who have already confirmed themselves to the Championship Series.