Dimuk Supporter After Losing Against Persewar Waropen, Persiba Balikpapan Player Secures Himself To Mako Brimob

Persiba players secure themselves from supporters in the courtyard of the Mobile Brigade Headquarters of the East Kalimantan Police waiting to return to the hotel/DOK ANTARA

The Persiba Balikpapan club players secured themselves to the East Kalimantan Police Mobile Brigade Headquarters at the Horse Staal on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Balikpapan, last Sunday from supporters after losing 1-3 against Persewar Waropen. They waited at the Mobile Brigade Command Headquarters until the Madu Bear fans calmed down before returning to the hotel on Jalan Sjarifuddin Joes. Previously, supporters gathered and shouted at the bus players and officials following their disappointment over the results of the match at Batakan Stadium. Police officers also secured players and officials from supporters with barricades. In that League 2 match, Persiba players were unable to get out of the opponent's pressure in the first half with a 0-0 match. "Players lost their rhythm after the first five minutes of the first half match. I'm also confused about why. Pressing also doesn't work. Even though during training, they were extraordinary. But when they played that way," said Persiba Nil coach Maizar in a press conference after the match, as reported by Antara. In the second half, Persiba was even more depressed, especially when Persewar Waropen opened the scoring through Juscak Joshua Marthen Isir's kick in the 49th minute. In the 51st minute, Persiba could equalize 1-1 after Fredy J Isir made a header on Waropen's right-handed defensive cross. However, Edward Ivak's troops doubled the visitors' lead 2-1 in the 67th minute by Jefron Sitawa. The Persewar troops confirmed their victory to 3-1 from Rezin Diop Wamu's kick in the 89th minute. In fact, Persewar only played with 10 players in the last 20 minutes of the second half because Marthen Isir was rewarded with a red card by the referee. This defeat resulted in Persiba's position which was set at the bottom of the Group 4 Liga 2 standings with only five points from the result of one win and two draws. Nil Maizar admitted that the match versus Persewar Waropen was the worst match for his team. "We lost 1-3. The kids didn't play well even though they (Persewar) played with 10 players. That was the worst performance," said Nil. On the other hand, Persewar Waropen Coach Edward Ivakdalam said he was proud and very grateful for the three points achieved in the match in Balikpapan. He admitted that the tactics instructed went smoothly throughout the match. According to him, the children of the training, all of whom were the sons of the Waropen and Papua regions, dared to appear pressing since the first round.

"Goal is just a matter of time until we manage to win the match. We provide a beautiful game to entertain the audience on the field. Hopefully it will be pleasing to the fans. Also, hopefully Persiba can get up in the next match," said Edu, who had been a player with Persipura once tasted the defeat against Persiba at the Parikesit Stadium.