Jakarta –
Liga 1 continue week 25 this afternoon. Persita vs Persebaya drew 1-1, as did PSIS vs Dewa United which drew 1-1, with the drama of the goalkeeper scoring a goal.
PSIS Semarang entertain Dewa United at the Madya Magelang Stadium, Friday (23/2) afternoon WIB. PSIS took the lead through Gali Freitas’ goal in the 16th minute. He successfully grabbed a wild ball.
Dewa United, led by Egy Maulana Vikri, had difficulty dismantling the host’s defense. Goalkeeper Adi Satryo also appeared quite strong, including his action to ward off a free kick on target in the final 15 minutes and ward off a measured long-range volley from Mitrevski.
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Dewa United was able to equalize in extra time. It was their goalkeeper, Sonny Stevens, who headed the ball from a corner kick and it ended up being a goal!
This result means PSIS remains in second place in the League 1 standings with 43 points. Dewa United is in ninth place temporarily with 32 points.
In other matches, it is presented Persita Tangerang against Persebaya Surabaya at Indomilk Arena. Paulo Henrique gave Persebaya the lead in the 38th minute, but his goal was disallowed because he was offside. Persita actually took the lead in the 45+1 minute after Henrique scored an own goal after misanticipating the opponent’s free kick.
In the second half, the game was more open. Persita did not relax her attacks.
Persebaya was able to equalize the position in the 76th minute. Henrique redeemed his ‘sin’ by calmly tapping in a pass from Kasim Botan. The match finished 1-1.
These results put Persebaya Surabaya in 12th place with 31 points. Persita is currently in 15th place with 27 points.
(off/krs)