Defeating Persik, Borneo FC Takes Over the Top of the Standings

Kediri, MINA – Persik Kediri and Borneo FC played to a 0-0 draw throughout the first half of the 2025/2026 BRI Super League Week 30 match at Brawijaya Stadium in Kediri on Wednesday afternoon.

After repeated failures in the first half, Argentine Mariano Peralta (10) finally showed his magic in the 55th minute.

After dancing around Persik Kediri’s defenders, Peralta sent a delightful pass to Koldo Obieta (9) in front of goal.

GOAL! The Spaniard’s driven ball flew into the net unopposed.

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The score was 0-1.

Penalty cancelled

In the 66th minute, Indonesian national team goalkeeper Nadeo Argawinata (1) demonstrated his skill by winning a duel and then saving another shot a few minutes later from Persik’s Telmo Castanheira (8).

In the 74th minute, Japanese referee Yudai Yamamoto pointed to the spot for Borneo FC after Juan Villa (20) was deemed to have handled the ball.

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However, after checking the VAR, referee Yudai ruled no penalty due to the ball touching his hand from the rebound of Juan Villa’s own shot.

Goalkeeper Nadeo was outstanding

A barrage of shots from Persik Kediri players in the 81st minute sent goalkeeper Nadeo flying, fumbling to block the subsequent shots.

The White Tigers continued to besiege the visiting team’s defense in the final minutes.

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In the 90+2 minute, goalkeeper Nadeo produced another brilliant save on a difficult ball that was targeting the top corner of the net.

The score remained 0-1 until referee Yudai blew the final whistle.

The three points at Persik Kediri’s home ground moved Borneo FC to 69 points and overtook them at the top of the standings.

Persib Bandung, who dropped to second place, will play next Thursday (April 30). []

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Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)