Liga 1 2023/2024 Results: Persija Silences RANS Nusantara With 10 Players

Persija against RANS Nusantara (Instagram/@persija).

JAKARTA - Persija Jakarta managed to silence RANS Nusantara in the 33rd week of Liga 1 2023/2024. Despite appearing with 10 players, the Kemayoran Tigers were able to finish the match with a 1-0 victory.

Visiting the RANS Nusantara headquarters at the Sultan Agung Stadium, Bantul, on Friday, April 26, 2024, WIB night, Persija Jakarta's single goal was contributed by Gustavo Almeida in the 31st minute.

Playing in front of opponents, the Kemayoran Tigers did not lose their spurs. Thomas Doll's team was able to pressure the hosts since the beginning of the first half.

In the first 12 minutes, Persija was even able to make a frightening threat to RANS. Through Riko Simanjuntak's hard kick, the visitors almost opened the scoring first even though the ball finally went wide of the net.

After that threat, RANS should be able to sharpen attacks. Namn, their efforts were blunt because there was only one meaningful attack during the middle of the first half.

Entering the 30th minute, Persija Jakarta's deadlock finally ended. The Kemayoran Tigers opened a 1-0 advantage through Gustavo Almeida who was able to take advantage of a pass from Mathijs Gajos. The advantage lasted until halftime.

Continued to the second half, now it's RANS' turn to try to get up. The home team is starting to be a hassle for Persija Jakarta.

The host's efforts to pressure the visitors presented a tough game. The violation then occurred in the 73rd minute which actually sent Gustavo Almeida away by the referee. He received a second yellow card.

Losing the number of players made Persija Jakarta even more attacked by RANS who have ambitions to catch up. Even so, Andritany Ardhiyasa's appearance under the crossbar deserves appreciation.

He managed to keep Persija Jakarta's goal without conceding until the long whistle sounded by the referee.

The victory made Persija Jakarta still remain in ninth position with 45 points.

While RANS is still stuck in the red zone. They are still ranked 16th with a collection of 35 points.