Bandung, MINA – Persib Bandung and Persik Kediri played to a 0-0 draw in the first half of their match during the fifth week of the 2026/2027 BRI Super League at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung Regency on Sunday evening.
Persik Kediri managed to score in the 40th minute through a header by Park Jun-heong (84), but the goal was disallowed due to an offside position.
In the second half, the White Tigers squad launched significant attacks against Persib’s defense.
In the 55th minute, a speculative long-range strike by Park from well outside the penalty area hit the Persib goalpost.
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In the 62nd minute, it was Balsa Sekulic’s (99) turn; his header struck the crossbar after he connected with a cross from Berguinho (97).
In the 69th minute, Sekulic had another golden opportunity when the ball, coming from the opposing goalkeeper, fell into his path, allowing him to break away toward the goal.
However, a slightly heavy touch allowed Persib goalkeeper Husna Al Malik (33) to rush out and secure the ball before Sekulic could get a shot off. A heavy collision between the two players ensued.
In the 78th minute, a Persib substitute—who had been on the pitch for less than a minute—finally broke the deadlock: Julio Cesar (4).
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Following a corner kick, Julio Cesar managed to head the ball home amidst a crowded pack of players.
GOAL! Julio’s powerful header found the back of the Persik Kediri net.
The score shifted to 1-0 in favor of Persib.
Toward the end of the match, Persik Kediri launched wave after wave of attacks, forcing Persib goalkeeper Fitrah Maulana to make a series of brilliant saves, requiring him to dive and scramble repeatedly to keep the ball out. Ultimately, Persik’s efforts were brought to an end when the referee signaled the conclusion of the match. The score remained 1-0, resulting in a victory for Persib Bandung.
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Securing these 3 points moves Persib Bandung up to 5th place in the provisional standings, while Persik sits in 9th. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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