GIANYAR - The unbeaten record in nine matches belonging to Persebaya Surabaya finally stopped at the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, Saturday, February 18. Badan Ijo was forced to admit Balinese United with a final score of 4-0.
Bali United opened the scoring in the 32nd minute through Eber Bessa. Three minutes later, Persebaya's goal conceded again due to Rizki Ridho's own goal.
The other two goals were scored in the second half. The Mbarga privacy added to Bali United's advantage in the 55th minute. The hosts' victory party closed Ilija Spasojevic in the 63rd minute.
This defeat made Bajol Ijo stuck in 7th position in the Liga 1 standings with 37 points. Meanwhile, Bali United is now in sixth position with 40 points.
"Today Bali United played better than our team, but our players have also tried their best," Aji said during a press conference after the match, as quoted from the club's official website.
"After nine games without being touched by three draws and six wins, now we are losing. I think this is a natural thing in football," he added.
Meanwhile, in another match, the East Java team, Arema FC, won slightly over Barito Putera. Singo Edan won 1-0 thanks to Ilham Udin Armaiyn's goal in the 65th minute.
This result puts Arema FC in ninth position in the standings with 32 points. Meanwhile, Barito did not move from 16th position.
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