Semarang, MINA – Java United held a 2-0 lead over Persib Bandung at the end of the first half in their 2026/2027 BRI Super League match on Sunday evening.
Playing at the Jatidiri Stadium in Semarang, Java United struck early with a spectacular goal from Ciro Alves (7) in the 6th minute, followed by another from Gustavo Almeida (70) in the 19th minute.
At the start of the second half, Persib immediately applied pressure, with the newly introduced Thom Haye (33) acting as a playmaker for his teammates.
In the 50th minute, Gustavo Almeida nearly secured a brace when he headed a cross in front of the goal, but the ball sailed just over the bar.
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Both sides traded attacks in the 52nd minute, though neither managed to find a successful finish.
In the 58th minute, a powerful long-range strike from Yakob Sayuri (12) flew just over the Persib crossbar.
Persib shifted to besieging Java United’s penalty area, forcing the hosts to work hard to tighten their defense.
A header by Patricio Matricardi (48) from a Thom Haye delivery also failed to find the target.
In the 69th minute, Balsa Sekulic (99) broke the deadlock for Persib Bandung, connecting with a cross from Adam Alis in front of the Java United goal.
GOAL!
The score shifted to 2-1, reigniting Persib’s hopes and bringing the match back to life.
Luka Menalo came close to equalizing in the 72nd minute, but his shot at a loose ball went wide.
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“Maung Bandung” (Persib) continued to press the hosts with high intensity, creating chance after chance.
Struggling to break through Java United’s defense, Mariano Peralta attempted a long-range shot in the 80th minute, but the ball sailed over the goal. In the 82nd minute, Thom Haye—finding himself with ample space—fired a shot that struck the base of the goalpost, just beyond the reach of goalkeeper Jorge Meurer (1).
Persib’s hopes of avoiding defeat were dashed when referee Yudai Yamamoto blew the final whistle.
The match ended 2-1 in favor of Java United.
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This 3-point haul propels Java United to 7th place in the current standings, while Persib—having suffered their third defeat—remain in 5th. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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