Persijap Jepara Steals a Point at Bali’s Home, Kalinyamat Troops Moves Out of the Relegation Zone

Gianyar, MINA – Bali United FC hosted Persijap Jepara in the 23rd match of the 2025-2026 BRI Super League at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Gianyar, Bali, on Saturday evening.

Bali United currently sits 11th in the BRI Super League standings with 29 points. Unfortunately, Johnny Jansen’s team has been performing inconsistently.

Meanwhile, Persijap Jepara started the match in 16th place, in the relegation zone. However, with just one point, Kalinyamat Troops can breathe a sigh of relief outside of that hellish zone.

The Tridatu Soldiers squad played at home without fans.

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The first half was a tense affair in midfield, with few dangerous chances for either team.

The first half passed without a single goal for either team.

In the second half, it took 10 minutes for the match to change.

In the 55th minute, Kadek Agung (18) fell in the penalty area while competing for the ball with Persijap player Borja Martinez (10).

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Referee Yudai Yamamoto then pointed to the visiting team’s penalty spot. However, the Japanese referee then went to check the VAR recording outside the field.

The referee observed and communicated with the VAR room for a considerable amount of time, demonstrating his caution in making his decision.

Referee Yudai then ruled that the incident was not a foul, as Martinez’s foot was deemed to have touched the ball before Kadek Agung’s injury.

The penalty was overturned, and the match returned to its original position. The score remained 0-0.

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The match continued.

However, no goals were scored after that, until referee Yudai Yamamoto called time on the match.

The draw allowed Persijap Jepara to steal a point from Bali United’s home ground, moving Kalinyamat Troops overtake PSBS Biak and out of the relegation zone.

Meanwhile, Bali United remained in 11th place in the standings. []

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Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)