Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Persib Bandung succeeded in defeating Persik Kediri 2-0 in the 2024/2025 League 1 continuation at the Brawijaya Stadium, Kediri, Monday (28/10).
Both teams were involved in a fierce battle with high intensity. However, both teams failed to score in the first half.
Dimas Drajad almost broke the deadlock in the 14th minute, but Dimas’ shot using a pass from Tyronne del Pino went wide on the left side of Persik’s goal.
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The hosts are also not without resistance. Persik had troubled Persib’s defensive line led by Ze Valente and Ramiro Fergonzi. But unfortunately no goals were scored.
A fierce duel occurred again in the second half. Maung Bandung’s aggressive attack finally bore fruit in the 48th minute. Instead of holding back the opposing players’ attacks, Dede Safari scored an own goal.
Being left behind by one goal sparked Persik’s motivation to retaliate. Ezra Walian and Ramiro Fergonzi threatened several times, but the two players’ chances were blocked by Persib’s solid back line.
In the 79th minute, Persib managed to widen their lead to 2-0 thanks to Tyronne del Pino’s beautiful goal. Receiving Malison’s cross, Tyronne first controlled the ball with his chest before firing a measured shot into the corner of the goal.
The White Tiger team continued to try to make a miracle through intensive attacks in the last 10 minutes. But unfortunately not a single goal could be scored until the match ended.
This positive result made Persib move up to second place in the League 1 standings. The Prince Blue team now has 19 points from nine matches.
Persib is only one point away from Bali United who are at the top of the standings. Meanwhile, Persik had to be willing to drop to eighth place with 14 points.
Persik Kediri vs Persib Bandung Player Lineup
Kediri Peach (4-3-3): Leonardo Navacchio (PG); Dede Safari, Kiko, Al Hamra Hehanoussa, Yusuf Meilana; Ousmane Fane, Rohit Chand, Ze Valente; Riyatno Abiyoso, Ezra Walian, Ramiro Fergonzi.
Persib Bandung (3-4-3): Kevin Ray Mendoza (PG); Kakang Rudianto, Nick Kuipers, Gustavo Franca, Henhen Herdiana, Edo Febriansah; Dedi Kusnandar, Tyronne del Pino; Ciro Alves, Beckham Putra, Dimas Drajad.
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