Rivera’s 2 goals make Bajul Ijo even stronger at the top of League 1

Surabaya, Beritasatu.com – Two goals scored by Francisco Rivera gave Bajul Ijo a 2-1 win in the Persebaya vs Borneo FC match and became even stronger at the top of the League 1 standings, Friday (20/12/2024).

In the match at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Rivera scored goals in the 17th and 29th minutes. Meanwhile, Borneo FC reduced the deficit through Ronaldo Rodrigues’ header in the 32nd minute.

This victory ensures that Persebaya remains at the top of the League 1 standings with 37 points from 16 matches. On the other hand, Borneo FC is in third place with 26 points from the same number of matches.

At the start of the Persebaya vs Borneo FC match, the visiting team dominated possession of the ball and tried to score a quick goal. In the ninth minute, Fajar Fathurrahman’s hard kick from outside the penalty box only went narrowly wide on the right side of the Persebaya goal guarded by Ernando Ari. Fajar tried his luck again in the 12th minute, but his shot flew over the bar.

Persebaya broke the deadlock in the 17th minute with Rivera’s beautiful goal from outside the penalty box. The goal came from Bruno’s pass which Hendro Siswanto failed to anticipate, making the ball go to Rivera who carefully shot into the left corner of the Borneo FC goal.

Rivera put his name on the scoreboard again in the 29th minute of the Persebaya vs Borneo FC match by cheating using Malik Risaldi’s pass from a counter-attack scheme. The score was 2-0 for Persebaya.

However, Borneo FC did not remain silent. Ronaldo Rodrigues’ header in the 32nd minute using Fajar’s corner managed to reduce the score to 2-1.

Borneo FC had to play with 10 players after their goalkeeper, Nadeo Arga Winata, received a straight red card in the 54+4 minute for fouling Bruno Moreira outside the penalty box. However, Pieter Huistra’s men continued to put pressure on Persebaya’s defense.

On the other hand, Persebaya had a chance from Mohammed Rashid’s free kick, but failed to use it as a goal. The efforts of both teams in the second half did not produce additional results, and the Persebaya vs Borneo FC match ended with a 2-1 win for the hosts.

After the Persebaya vs Borneo FC match, Bajul Ijo will travel to face Bali United on December 28 2024 at the I Wayan Dipta Stadium. Meanwhile, Borneo FC was scheduled to host Persik Kediri the day before at the Batakan Stadium, Samarinda.

Persebaya vs Borneo FC Player Composition
Persebaya Surabaya: Ernando Ari (PG), Francisco Rivera (Octavianus Fernando 72′), Bruno Moreira (C), Slavko Damjanovic, Flavio Silva, Kadek Raditya, Riswan Lauhim (Randy May 78′), Toni Firmansyah (Gilson Costa 67′) , Rashid, Kasim Botan, Malik Risaldi.
Coach: Paul Munster

Borneo FC: Nadeo Arga Winata (PG), Ronaldo Rodrigues (Komang Teguh 84′), Kei Hirose, Hendro Siswanto (Angga Saputro 45+8), Stefano Lilipaly (C), Leo Guntara (Iksan Nul 87′), Christophe Nduwarugira, Peralta Bauer, Terens Puhiri, Fajar Fathurrahman, Habibi Jusuf.
Coach: Pieter Huistra