Kediri, MINA – Persik Kediri hosted Persijap Jepara in Week 26 of the 2025/26 BRI Super League at Brawijaya Stadium in Kediri on Monday afternoon.
The White Tiger team started the match from 12th place in the standings, while Kalinyamat Troops started from 14th, still in the throes of the relegation zone.
The first half was intense, with several physical clashes forcing a brief halt to play. Both teams traded attacks, with both teams’ defenses remaining sterile until the 28th minute.
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The White Tigers’ free kick began with Spanish player Ernesto Gomez (7) stepping up to take the penalty.
Gomez did not shoot directly at the Persijap goal, but instead directed the ball to fellow Spaniard Cechu Meneses (55).
Meneses headed the ball to the right side of the goal. Jose Enrique (21), also a Spaniard, was there.
Enrique’s movement allowed him to get the ball and strike it past goalkeeper Sendri Johansah (20).
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GOAL! However, the Persik players’ celebrations ended in disappointment. The referee ruled the ball offside after a review.
The score remained 0-0 until halftime. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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