Persijap vs PSBS Biak: A Failed Penalty in the First Half

Jepara, MINA – Persijap Jepara faced PSBS Biak in Week 29 of the 2025/2026 Super League at Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium, Jepara on Friday afternoon.

Kalinyamat Troops has a clear target to get three points at home. A win was needed to secure their position above the relegation zone. Mario Lemos’ team had not lost in their last seven matches.

Meanwhile, Badai Pasifik started the match from the bottom of the standings and was increasingly threatened with relegation.

Persijap coach Mario Lemos used a 4-2-3-1 formation, while PSBS Biak coach Marian Mihail relied on a 5-4-1 formation.

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In the first half, Persijap immediately took the initiative, attacking with Carlos Franca (95), but his shot went wide.

In the 5th minute, Iker Guarrotxena (34) nearly scored from a tight angle, but the ball was deflected off the crossbar by goalkeeper Kadu (41).

Persijap Jepara’s constant pressure finally resulted in a goal from Borja Herrera (88) in the 20th minute.

From a corner kick, the ball was deflected by goalkeeper Kadu, who bounced forward. Borja Herrera then came up with a powerful shot.

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GOAL! The ball flew into the ceiling of the net.

The score was 1-0.

Penalty

PSBS Biak then responded with an attack that only reached the center of the penalty box.

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In the 25th minute, the referee checked the VAR and highlighted an incident where Rendi Saepul (21) kicked Moses Madjar’s (44) leg inside the penalty area.

The referee immediately awarded a penalty.

Liquinhas (10) stepped up to take the penalty. He managed to outwit goalkeeper Sendri Johansyah (20). However, his shot hit the right post. Liquinhas could only regret it.

Several golden opportunities were created later in the match, but none resulted in an additional goal by halftime. []

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Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)