Liga 1: Persija Successfully Revenge, Persib Arrested 2-0

Persija Jakarta managed to pocket three points over Persib Bandung in the postponed match week 28 of Liga 1 2022/2023.

JAKARTA - Persija Jakarta managed to pocket three points over Persib Bandung in the postponed match week 28 of Liga 1 2022/2023. This fierce rival hot duel belongs to the Kemayoran Tigers because they managed to close the match with a score of 2-0.

Persija's victory over Persib automatically helped PSM move up to the top of the table. Juku Eja's team came out victorious this season also because of a 3-1 win over Madura United on another match on the same day.

This victory also succeeded in getting Persija's revenge. At the first meeting of this season, Persija lost 0-1 to Maung Bandung.

Appearing in front of his own supporters at Patriot Chandrabhaga Stadium, Bekasi on Friday, March 31 evening WIB, Persija tried to prove himself to his strong rivals.

Since the first minute the two teams immediately showed a pressing game. Each tries to dominate in order to open the numbers first.

Small violations often occur between the players of the Kemayoran Tigers and Persib Bandung. The tension lasted until the end of the first half.

Until 45 minutes of normal time, no score has yet been created for both teams. The referee decided that in five minutes, Persija took advantage of this moment well to break the deadlock to 1-0 through Riko Simanjuntak's goal.

Entering the second half, Persija Jakarta continued to try to dominate the game over Maung Bandung. a few minutes later an opportunity was created for Persib to press far into the host's goal.

Unfortunately, their efforts could still be blocked by Andritany Ardhiyasa. The captain's rescue even got him hit by the crossbar.

From Persib's first chance in the second half, they still have hope of catching up. However, Persija did not easily provide space.

Instead of being able to catch up with his hard game, Maung Bandung fell behind again. Persija again doubled the position to 2-0 through Michael Krmencik's heading in the 71st minute which caught a pass from Riko Simanjuntak.

The score still did not bear sweet fruit for Persib Bandung, even until the last minute, an additional seven minutes. Luis Milla's Maung Bandung had to settle for losing three points because the match ended 2-0.