DIALEKTIKA KUNINGAN — Persib Bandung continued their dominance over PSIS Semarang with a 1-0 victory in the 22nd round of the 2024/2025 Liga 1 match at Jatidiri Stadium on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Nick Kuipers scored Persib’s lone goal with a header in the 35th minute.
This win solidified Persib ‘s position at the top of the standings, amassing 49 points, 9 points ahead of Dewa United.
Amidst a wave of injuries, Persib ‘s coach, Bojan Hodak, fielded a starting lineup of Kevin Mendoza; Zalnando, Nick Kuipers (c), Gustavo Franca, Kakang Rudianto; Mateo Kocijan, Adam Alis; Beckham Putra Nugraha, Robi Darwis, Ciro Alves; and Gervane Kastaneer.
In the first 45 minutes, PSIS Semarang players hit Persib’s crossbar three times, with Gali Freitas in the 2nd and 4th minutes, and Alfeandra Dewangga in injury time.
However, Persib broke the deadlock through Nick Kuipers’ goal in the 35th minute. Kuipers’ header from a Zalnando corner could not be saved by PSIS goalkeeper Syahrul Trisna Fadillah.
In the 41st minute, Kocijan, who had been warned by VAR for a potential red card in the 27th minute, was eventually sent off after receiving his second yellow card for fouling a PSIS player.
Playing with 10 men, Persib managed to maintain their 1-0 lead until the end of the first half.
In the second half, with one player down, Persib Bandung was under pressure. In the 49th minute, Riyan Ardiansyah posed the first threat to PERSIB.
Persib Bandung continued to be under pressure. In the 63rd minute, PERSIB brought on David da Silva, Ryan Kurnia, and Henhen Herdiana to replace Kastaneer, Beckham, and Ciro Alves. Hodak’s strategy shifted to a more defensive stance to maintain their lead.
PERSIB’s defensive strategy effectively subdued PSIS’s waves of attacks. In the 72nd minute, Persib nearly extended their lead, but Ryan Kurnia’s shot was blocked by PSIS Semarang defenders.
In the 77th minute, Hodak brought in Ahmad Agung Setiabudi to replace Robi Darwis. Persib became even more focused on defense.
In the 81st minute, PSIS Semarang had an opportunity through Tri Setiawan’s header, but it didn’t result in a goal.
Until the end of normal time, Persib managed to fend off PSIS’s attacks. In injury time, Evandro Brandao almost scored for PSIS Semarang, but Mendoza made a crucial save. PERSIB’s 1-0 lead remained until the end of the match.***
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