BRI League 1 Results: Ilija Spasojevic Scores Penalty in Injury Time, 10 Bali United Silence Persija Jakarta

Liputan6.com, Jakarta – Bali United beat Persija Jakarta 1-0 in a match full of drama in the 30th week of BRI Liga 1 2023/2024 at the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Saturday (30/3/2024).

Using Jefferson Assis and Yabes Roni from the early minutes, with Ilija Spasojevic, Privat Mbarga and Irfan Jaya as substitutes, the hosts had difficulty penetrating the Kemayoran Tigers' defense.

Bali United's efforts to win then received a major blow when Luthfi Kamal was sent off for receiving two yellow cards in the 74th minute. Luckily, Persija was also unable to take advantage of the player's advantage to steal maximum points.

One of the golden opportunities was missed by striker Gustavo Almeida who saw his penalty saved by goalkeeper Adilson Maringa.

Towards the end of the match, drama occurred when Persija defender Rizky Ridho violated Privat Mbarga in the restricted area. Spasojevic did not miss the opportunity by carrying out his duties as executioner in the 90+7 minute.

This result does not change Bali United's position in third place in the League 1 standings. Stefano Cugurra' Teco's team has collected 52 points, five points ahead of PSIS Semarang who is in fifth place. Meanwhile Persija is stranded in 11th position because they have only gained 38 points.

Bali United has the opportunity to return to winning ways the following week. They are scheduled to face Persikabo 1973, which has been confirmed to be relegated, Thursday (4/4/2024). Meanwhile Persija met Persis Solo on the same day.