Kediri, MINA – Persik Kediri hosted Persita Tangerang in Week 28 of the BRI Super League at Brawijaya Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Persik lost 0-3 to Persita in their first round match of the 2025/2026 BRI Super League. Persik certainly wanted to avenge this poor result.
The White Tigers started the match in 12th place in the standings, while Cisadane Warriors were in 7th place.
Persik Kediri coach Marcos Reina used a 4-3-3 formation, while Persita coach Carlos Pena relied on a 4-2-3-1 formation.
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The first half was dominated by the visiting team, Persita Tangerang. Within five minutes, Cisadane Warriors fired two shots on target, one of which forced goalkeeper Leo Navacchio (1) into a brilliant save, blocking Bae Sin-yeong’s shot (33).
It wasn’t until the 18th minute that the home side had their first chance to attack the Cisadane Warriors defense. However, their threat was short-lived.
Two Spanish players’ partnership
In the 20th minute, the White Tigers attacked, moving the ball to the right side of the Persita pitch. Imanol Garcia (4) then sent a long pass across the goal. The beautiful pass was met by his compatriot, Jon Toral (5).
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The Barcelona and Arsenal academy graduate ran and leaped unmarked, heading the ball right in front of goalkeeper Igor Rodrigues (29).
GOAL! The ball went past goalkeeper Igor.
The score was 1-0 in favor of Persik Kediri thanks to the partnership between the two Spanish players.
The score remained that way until halftime. []
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