Maung Bandung leads 2-1 in round 1

Bandung, Beritasatu.com – Host Maung Bandung took a 2-1 lead in the first round match between Persib vs Persita in the 16th week of the League 1 match, Sunday (22/12/2024) at the Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium.

Persib took the lead at the start of the first half thanks to Beckham Putra’s goal. However, the visiting team from Tangerang managed to equalize after Ryuji Utomo scored a goal against the hosts. Persib ensured their lead thanks to David da Silva’s goal in the 38th minute

There are not many formation changes in the composition of the 11 main players. Persib coach Bojan Hodak still maintains the winning team like the previous match at Barito Putera’s home ground. The only difference is the midfield because Dedi Kusnandar is injured.

The position of Dado, as he is familiarly known, is filled by Adam Alis. He will partner Marc Klok to balance the game in midfield.

Meanwhile, the defense is still entrusted to Edo Febriansah, Rachmat Irianto, Nick Kuipers and Gustavo Franca. They defended goaltender Kevin Mendoza.

The position of attacking midfielder is still entrusted to Ciro Alves, Tyronne del Pino and Beckham Putra Nugraha to support David da Silva as the main spearhead.

Persib scored a goal that put them ahead when the game had only been running for nine minutes. Beckham Putra broke through the visitors’ goal after maximizing Adam Alis’ pass.

However, Maung Bandung’s advantage did not last long in the Persib vs Persita match. The visitors scored a goal that equalized in the 16th minute. Ryuji Utomo successfully broke into the hosts’ goal after utilizing Rifki Septiawan’s pass,

The hosts’ efforts to score a superior goal were realized in the 38th minute. David da Silva scored the goal. This Brazilian striker got his name on the scoreboard after maximizing Beckham Putra’s pass. The score of 2-1 in the Persib vs Persita match lasted until the first half ended.