Bandung – A hard-fought match at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api stadium saw Persib Bandung defeat rivals persija Jakarta 1-0 on Sunday, a result with important implications for the Indonesian Super League. The win propelled Persib to the top of the league table, claiming the coveted mid-season championship title. While Persija controlled possession, a decisive early goal and a second-half sending-off proved pivotal in securing the victory for the home side, setting up a compelling second half of the season.
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Persib Bandung defeated Persija Jakarta 1-0 on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api stadium, securing their position as the mid-season champions of the 2025/26 Super League. The victory was sealed by a single goal from Beckham Putera in the 5th minute, propelling Persib to the top of the league standings.
Despite the loss, Persija Jakarta dominated possession with 57 percent of the ball compared to Persib’s 43 percent. The Jakarta-based club created several scoring opportunities, but were repeatedly denied by the strong performance of Persib goalkeeper Teja Paku Alam. This result marks a significant moment in the Indonesian Super League season, setting the stage for a competitive second half.
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Persija’s chances were further hampered by a 53rd-minute red card issued to Bruno Tubarao, leaving them to play a man down for the remainder of the match. The sending-off significantly impacted Persija’s attacking momentum and ability to respond to Persib’s early lead.
Persija Jakarta head coach Mauricio Souza acknowledged Persib’s strong defensive performance and ability to capitalize on counter-attacks. “Persib is a team that defends well. They utilized counter-attacks effectively. Congratulations to Persib Bandung for earning the points, and we look forward to the return match in Jakarta,” Souza said after the game.
Despite praising his opponent, Souza voiced his dissatisfaction with the officiating, specifically criticizing referee Ko Hyung-jin from South Korea. He claimed that several decisions made by the referee were detrimental to his team’s chances.
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Persib vs Persija digelar di Stadion Gelora Bandung Lautan Api (GBLA), Bandung, Minggu (11/1/2026) sore WIB. (Foto: Gilang Faturahman/detikFoto)
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Souza argued that the frequent stoppages in play disrupted the flow of the game and that the added time was insufficient to compensate. He noted that only three minutes were added to the first half and four to the second.
“The game was constantly interrupted, and we didn’t see much time with the ball in play. Only four minutes of added time were given at the end of the second half. It prevented both teams from fully focusing on the match,” Souza explained. “Technically, there are many good players on the field.”
The defeat drops Persija Jakarta to third place in the standings with 35 points, while Persib Bandung climbs to the top with 38 points, solidifying their position as mid-season champions. The result sets up an intriguing second half of the season as both teams vie for the league title.
(mro/bay)
