jpnn.com – Persija Jakarta suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat at the hands of Bhayangkara Presisi Lampung FC in a thrilling encounter of the BRI Super League 2025/26 season. The crucial match, held at the Sumpah Pemuda Stadium in Bandar Lampung on Sunday, April 5, 2026, saw the team dubbed Macan Kemayoran (Kemayoran Tigers) concede a late winner.
Persija initially seized control of the game, taking a commanding lead with a blistering opening goal from Rayhan Hannan in the very first minute, followed by an additional strike from Fabio Calonego in the 62nd minute. However, this promising advantage ultimately evaporated.
Bhayangkara Presisi Lampung FC orchestrated a stunning comeback, spearheaded by a crucial brace from Moussa Sidibe (28′, 90+4′) and a decisive goal from Dendy Sulistyawan (86′). Sidibe’s dramatic injury-time winner sealed the victory for Bhayangkara, leaving Persija fans in disbelief.
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Persija coach Mauricio Souza openly lamented his squad’s inability to maintain consistent performance throughout the match. The Brazilian-born manager, born on March 13, 1974, observed a noticeable dip in his team’s play, which consequently allowed their opponents to carve out opportunities and capitalize on them.
“We started the match exactly according to our plan. We even managed to score and create several chances,” Souza commented. “However, after that, we lost our rhythm, which enabled the opponents to generate opportunities and score goals inside the penalty box.”
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This latest defeat marks another setback for Persija Jakarta, prolonging their recent winless run following prior draws against Borneo FC (2-2) and Dewa United Banten (1-1). Despite the disappointing result and the impact it has on the league standings, Mauricio Souza expressed undaunted optimism regarding his team’s prospects for the remainder of the season.
Currently, Macan Kemayoran finds themselves trailing league leaders Persib Bandung by a crucial six-point margin in the temporary standings. The pressure is mounting as they look to close the gap.
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“In terms of points, we are six points behind. I have no doubt that we can still be champions if we avoid dropping points again in matches like this,” Mauricio affirmed, conveying a message of resilience and determination to his players and supporters.
Anticipation now builds for Persija Jakarta’s crucial upcoming fixture against Persebaya Surabaya, a highly anticipated clash. This grand match is scheduled to take place at the iconic Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Saturday, April 11, 2026, with kick-off set for 7:00 PM WIB.
Fans eager to witness the Persija vs. Persebaya showdown can catch all the action via live streaming on Vidio.com or through the broadcast on Indosiar television.
Summary
Persija Jakarta suffered a 2-3 defeat against Bhayangkara Presisi Lampung FC in a BRI Super League match held on April 5, 2026, at Sumpah Pemuda Stadium. Despite taking a 2-0 lead through Rayhan Hannan and Fabio Calonego, Persija conceded three goals, including a decisive brace from Moussa Sidibe, whose injury-time goal secured the win for Bhayangkara.
Persija coach Mauricio Souza lamented his team’s inconsistency, stating they lost rhythm after a strong start, which allowed opponents to create and convert chances. This loss prolongs Persija’s winless run and places them six points behind league leaders Persib Bandung, though Souza remains optimistic about their championship prospects if they avoid dropping further points.