Persib Bandung Draws Against PSS Sleman in League 1 Trial Match

Persib Bandung and PSS Sleman played to a 1-1 draw in a test match at the Maguwoharjo Stadium on Sunday. This match served as the final trial for both teams ahead of the start of League 1 2023/2024.

Luis Milla, the coach of Persib Bandung, decided to save his two new players, Tyronne del Pino and Alberto Rodriguez, by keeping them on the bench for this match. Additionally, several other players, including Nick Kuipers, Achmad Jufriyanto, Abdul Aziz, Ricky Kambuaya, Ridwan Ansori, Satrio Azhar, and Eriyanto, were not included in the starting lineup.

The first half of the match was relatively monotonous, with both teams playing cautiously. The ball was mostly stuck in the middle area as it was difficult for either team to break through the opponent’s defense. As a result, there were very few opportunities for both teams to score.

PSS Sleman had a chance to take the lead through Esteban Vizcarra, but his left-footed shot went wide. Todd Ferre had managed to penetrate Persib’s defense and set up Vizcarra, but the striker failed to find the target.

In the second half, Luis Milla made four substitutions at once, bringing on Rezaldi Hehanussa, Robi Darwis, Febri Hariyadi, and Ezra Walian. This substitution proved to be effective as Persib took the lead in the 47th minute. Beckham Putra Nugraha provided a key pass to Edo Febriansyah, who then delivered a cross to David da Silva. Da Silva, without any marking, finished the chance with a first-time kick.

PSS Sleman responded by increasing their attacking efforts. Ricky Cawor had a chance to equalize in the 63rd minute with a header, but the ball went wide. Cawor had another opportunity in the 70th minute, but Yevhen Bokhashvili’s header was disallowed due to an offside position.

PSS Sleman finally found the equalizer in the 78th minute. Jonathan Bustos’ free kick was not properly cleared by the Persib players, allowing Wahyudi Hamisi to capitalize on the loose ball. Hamisi’s slow shot deceived the Persib goalkeeper and found the back of the net.

After the equalizing goal, the match had to be briefly halted due to flares being lit by the crowd. Once the situation was deemed safe, the game resumed, but neither team was able to find another goal. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Both Persib Bandung and PSS Sleman will now focus on preparing for the upcoming League 1 2023/2024 season, which promises to be an exciting and competitive campaign.

What were the tactical changes made by Persib Bandung in the second half of the test match?

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PSS Sleman started the match strongly and took the lead in the 16th minute through a well-taken goal from their striker, Yevgeni Shakhov. The visitors struggled to find their rhythm and create clear-cut opportunities in the first half.

In the second half, Persib Bandung made some tactical changes and introduced their new signings, del Pino and Rodriguez, to inject more attacking threat. The duo had an instant impact as Persib started to dominate possession and put pressure on the PSS Sleman defense.

Their efforts paid off in the 72nd minute when Ezechiel N’Douassel found the back of the net with a powerful header from a corner kick, equalizing the scoreline for Persib. The goal boosted the confidence of the home team, and they continued to push forward in search of a winner.

Both teams had chances to snatch a late victory, but solid defending and some good goalkeeping ensured the match ended in a 1-1 draw. It was a fair result considering the competitive nature of the game and the resilience shown by both sides.

This test match provided valuable insights for both coaches as they prepare for the upcoming League 1 season. Despite the draw, Persib Bandung will take positives from the performance of their new signings, del Pino and Rodriguez, who showcased their potential. On the other hand, PSS Sleman will be pleased with their strong start and the goal from Shakhov.

The focus now shifts to the start of the League 1 2023/2024 season where both teams will be aiming for success. Persib Bandung will look to build on their previous season’s form and challenge for the title, while PSS Sleman will be keen to improve on their mid-table finish and push for a higher position.

Overall, the test match provided an entertaining contest and showed that both Persib Bandung and PSS Sleman have strengths that can trouble their opponents in the upcoming season. Football fans can look forward to an exciting battle between these two teams when they meet in League 1.