Defeat Persija Jakarta to Persib Bandung still leave a positive impression on Andritany Ardhiyasa. The goalkeeper felt well treated by the hosts.
Persija lost 0-1 to Persib in the postponed match of Week 11 of League 1 2022 at the Bandung Lautan Api Gelora Stadium (GBLA), Wednesday (12/1/2023). Ciro Alves’ goal made Persib unbeaten as long as the team was taken over by Luis Milla.
For Persija, this defeat closed their chances of advancing to the top of the standings. They were also overtaken by Persib, who are now in 4th place with 33 points.
Even so, behind the defeat Persija Jakarta there are still positive nuances that are felt Andritany. There was no excessive terror as he usually experienced when his team was entertained by Persib.
“I have played in Bandung many times against Persib, from Si Jalak Harupat to the latest at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api. We haven’t been able to bring home points from Pasundan, but we bring good news from there,” wrote Andritany on social media.
“News that we were treated well, no throwing in the stadium or on the way, no excessive terror that is usually done like in previous matches,” he added.
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Andritany feel that this is a positive sign of good relations between the two often conflicting supporters. Since the Kanjuruhan Tragedy, indeed many supporter groups have agreed to make peace.
The defeat his team received was not so painful. He has already felt the improvement of national football in a better direction.
“Maybe this is a good start to build warm relations between Jakarta and Bandung so that the rivalry only exists on the field and with a duration of only 90′ minutes after that we will return to being friends or even brothers to discuss advancing football in this country,” wrote the goalkeeper.
“Thank you Bandung for the warm welcome. Apologies to the supporters Persian (The Jakmania) has not succeeded in bringing important points from Bandung. Second round please welcome them well in our cage,” he wrote ending.
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