Persija Jakarta Falls Persis Solo 2-1, Ryo Matsumura Becomes A Hero Of Victory!

Ryo Matsumura starred in this match scoring twice for Persija (photo: x @Persija_Jkt)

JAKARTA - Persija Jakarta won a dramatic victory over Persis Solo with a score of 2-1 in the 3rd match of Liga 1 which was held at Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium, Bekasi Saturday night, August 24. Ryo Matsumura became the star in this match by scoring two goals to ensure victory for the Kemayoran Tigers.

The match was fierce from the start, but Persis Solo managed to take the lead through the execution of the Moussa Sidibbe penalty in the 56th minute. The goal had silenced the host supporters who were present at the stadium.

However, it didn't take long for Persija to reply. Ryo Matsumura showed his class by scoring the equalizer in the 62nd minute, taking advantage of the chances he got in the penalty box.

It didn't stop there, Matsumura again listed his name on the scoreboard in the 75th minute, bringing Persija ahead 2-1. Matsumura's second goal became the determinant of Persija's victory, as well as making the atmosphere in the stadium proceed to thunder.

With this victory, Persija Jakarta managed to add three important points and continued to compete at the top of the League 1 standings. Meanwhile, Persis Solo had to go home empty-handed despite taking the lead first.

After Persija Jakarta's dramatic victory over Persis Solo with a score of 2-1, the position of Liga 1 standings has changed several times. Persija Jakarta managed to strengthen itself at the top of the standings with 7 points from three matches, ahead of the goal difference over Persita and Persebaya Surabaya who also collected 7 points.

Persija Jakarta rose to first place after their victory, recording two wins and one draw from three matches. Persis Solo, which has not yet won points from three matches, is now slumped to the lowest position, namely 18th place. They became one of three teams that have not recorded a win at the start of this season.