Suara.com – Persija Newsdelivers.com got three points after beating PSS Sleman in the 23rd week of the BRI Liga 1 2023/2024 match at the Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium, Bekasi, Saturday (16/12/2023).
Persija’s goal was created by Ondrej Kudela before the end of the match, precisely in the 90+4′ minute via the penalty spot.
This was Persija’s first win after previously only being able to draw three consecutive matches.
Prior to this victory, the Kemayoran Tigers were held to a draw by Bhayangkara FC (2-2), Persita Tangerang (1-1), and Persebaya Surabaya (1-1).
This victory means Persija closes 2023 with three points. Now, the Kemayoran Tigers are in eighth position with 32 points.
Meanwhile, PSS Sleman is in 12th place with 26 points. After this BRI Liga 1 will take a break. Persija and PSS will compete again in February 2024.
The course of the match
Persija appeared quite confident in launching attacks in the first half. PSS Sleman also played solidly so their defense line was difficult to penetrate.
Thomas Doll’s team had a chance in the 19th minute, but unfortunately Ryo Matsumura’s kick was too slow so it was easily caught by Anthony Pinthus.
Meanwhile, PSS Sleman got their best chance in the 25th minute. Through Esteban Vizcarra’s header, the ball was still slightly off the mark.
Persija and PSS Sleman continue to try to score goals. However, until halftime the score remained 0-0.
In the second half Persija sharpened their attack line by bringing in Marko Simic. The Croatian player had a chance in the 65th minute, but no goals were scored.
It was very difficult for Persija and PSS Sleman to score goals. Until the 82nd minute, the score was 0-0 still unchanged.
The long-awaited goal appeared in the final minutes of the match. Persija was awarded a penalty after Marko Simic was fouled in the forbidden box.
Ondrej Kudela, who is believed to be the executor, was able to get his name on the scoreboard. The score has now changed 1-0.
After that no more goals were scored. Until the whistle signaled the end of the match, the score was 1-0 for Persija Newsdelivers.com to win.
Lineup
Persija Newsdelivers.com (3-4-3): Andritany Ardhiyasa; Ondrej Kudela, Hansamu Yama, Firza Andika; Oliver Bias, Syahrian Abimanyu, Maciej Gajos, Dony Tri Pamungkas; Riko Simanjuntak, Rayhan Hannan, Ryo Matsumura.
Coach: Thomas Doll.
PSS Sleman (4-3-3): Anthony Pinthus; I Nyoman Ansanay, Thales Lira, Leonard Tupamahu, Abduh Lestaluhu; Kim Jeffrey Kurniawan, Jonathan Bustos, Wahyudi Hamisi; Esteban Vizcarra, Elvis Kamsoba, Ajak Riak.
Coach: Risto Vidakovic.