TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Persib Bandung vs Bali United match in Group D Menpora Cup 2021 which took place at the Maguwoharjo Stadium, Sleman, Wednesday, March 24, 2021, has been running fiercely since the start of the match. The match is broadcast live of Indosiar starting at 18.15 WIB it ended in a draw with a score of 1-1
Since the match was just running, the two teams immediately took the initiative to attack. Both Bali United and Persib, are both trying to control the game. Duels between players ensued.
Towards the end of the first half the two teams stepped up their attacks. In the final minutes of normal time for Persib striker Ferdinand Sinaga, he missed a golden opportunity to score a goal. The shot was off the mark even though it was already in front of the goal so that the goalless draw lasted until the break.
Entering the second half, Persib and Bali United directly attack each other. However, Stefano Cugurra’s team managed to score the goal first.
In the 52nd minute, Willian Pacheco scored for Bali United’s advantage. This goal stems from a free kick that goalkeeper I Made Wirawan was successfully cleared.
Bali United player Willian Pacheco celebrates after breaking into Persib Bandung’s goal in the Menpora Cup qualifying match on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Twitter / league1match
However, the ball that could be pushed over by the Persib goalkeeper was used by the Bali United players who were in front of the goal. Ricky Fajrin’s kick ball hit the bar, before finally the bouncing ball was grabbed by Pacheco and became a goal.
Four minutes after the goal, Bali United lost defender Andhika Wijaya. He had to leave the field after getting a second yellow card.
After losing one player, Stefano Cugurra changed his team’s game strategy. He pulled out the team captains, Fadil and Fahmi Al Ayyubi, and fielded his new player, Rizky Pellu Dias Angga.
Shortly thereafter, the Bali United coach brought in Gunawan Dwi Cahyo to replace Haudi Abdillah, and replaced Diego Assis with Rahmat.
Superior in the number of players, Persib is increasingly aggressively carrying out attacks to be able to create counter goals. However, Bali United’s defense is still impenetrable.
Nearing the last minute, Bali United made another substitute. Lerby Eliandry and Yabes Roni came on to replace Ilija Spasojevic and Stefano Lilipaly.
Persib’s efforts paid off in the 89th minute. They scored Frets Butuan’s reply. This goal stems from a corner kick on the left of Bali United’s defense. There was chaos in front of the goal before the Frets finally broke into the goal guarded by Wawan Hendrawan.
Persib Bandung player, Frets Butuan celebrated after breaking into Bali United’s goal in the Menpora Cup qualifying match on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Twitter / league1match
Towards the end of the match, in injury time, Bali United had a golden opportunity to score the second goal. At that time, Yabes Roni made a cross kick in front of the goal directed at Lerby who was moving in front of the goal. However, that opportunity failed to become a goal because Lerby’s shot was off the mark and the position remained 1-1.
After the Persib Bandung vs Bali United match, the two teams will return to compete for the second match of the 2021 Menpora Cup Group D on Monday, 29 March 2021. Persib Bandung will face Persiraja Banda Aceh at 18.15 WIB, while Bali United will face Persita Tangerang at 15.15 WIB.
Also Read: Menpora Cup 2021 results: Persiraja Banda Aceh vs Persita Tangerang 3-1
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