Cibinong –
Week 23 of League 1 this season between Persita Tangerang vs Persija Jakarta has been officially postponed. The Cisadane warriors did not receive permission to stage a fight.
“With a heavy heart, the match between Persita and Persija Jakarta has been officially postponed due to the absence of a security permit from the local party,” said Persita’s official statement.
This duel was an expulsion home match for Persita after the incident of throwing at the Persis Solo bus in Tangerang some time ago. Alfredo Vera’s squad could not hold home matches at the Indomilk Arena as a result of this incident.
The PTIK Stadium in the Kebayoran Baru area, Jakarta was used as an option for Persita, but did not receive permission. Then Persita appointed the Pakansari Stadium in Cibinong, Bogor as the venue The match is scheduled to be held on Tuesday (7/1/2023) at 15.00 WIB.
Later it was discovered that Persita again did not get a match permit. The signal that the match will be canceled has emerged from the absence of a press conference for the two teams on H-1 or on Monday (6/2).
“Good afternoon, media friends, because Pakansari Stadium has not received permission to conduct PMPC and OT, we will stay at the hotel to receive further news along with the official letter,” said Persija Media Officer Muhammad Nadhil, in a media forum.
“The team decided to go home, because the match was postponed, but the official decision letter is still being processed. Now the players and coaches are returning to Jakarta,” he added.
Regarding the cancellation of this match, Persita will send a letter to PT LIB asking for a postponement and then rearranging the match schedule at a later date.
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