Borneo FC vs Semen Padang: Pesut Etam Scores Two Goals in the First Half

Samarinda, MINA – Borneo FC versus Semen Padang FC took place at Segiri Stadium, Samarinda, on Saturday night in the 2025/2026 BRI Super League.

Borneo FC, nicknamed Pesut Etam, are only three points behind league leaders Persib Bandung. They must win to level the points. Meanwhile, the Kabau Sirah squad from Padang desperately needs three points to fight their way out of the relegation zone.

Borneo FC immediately threatened in the first minute of the match, but the ball went just wide of the goal.

It took the home team just nine minutes to score their first goal. Komang Teguh (16) was the first player to get on the scoresheet. His shot on a rebound from Marcos Astina’s (7th) shot was too good for goalkeeper Arthur (1st).

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The score was 1-0.

Second Goal

Semen Padang had a golden opportunity in the 26th minute when Kianz Froese (10) shot from inside the penalty box, but the ball hit the crossbar.

In the 30th minute, Froese also attempted a shot from outside the penalty box, but this time goalkeeper Nadeo Argawinata (1) was able to parry it.

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Trailing by a goal, Semen Padang played hard, trying to gain possession.

Pesut Etam’s Argentinian striker, Mariano Peralta (10), initiated a counterattack and ended with a shot after receiving a cross from the bottom. However, goalkeeper Arthur (1) was able to parry the shot on target.

Corner for Borneo FC.

Caxambu (23) took the corner and sent the ball straight in front of the goal.

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GOAL! Kaio Nunes (96) of Brazil won the aerial battle with a header to score in the 39th minute.

The score changed to 2-0 in favor of Borneo FC Samarinda.

That figure remained unchanged until the break. []

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)

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