Persija Jakarta suffered a dramatic 2-3 defeat against Bhayangkara FC in a thrilling Super League 2025/2026 encounter at the Sumpah Pemuda PKOR Way Halim Stadium on Sunday (5/4). The match saw Bhayangkara FC‘s midfielder, Moussa Sidibe, emerge as the undeniable tormentor for Persija Jakarta, netting two crucial goals, including the decisive winner in injury time.
The game kicked off with Persija Jakarta showing immediate attacking intent, pushing hard into Bhayangkara‘s defensive third. Their early pressure paid off just a minute into the match when Rayhan Hanan found the back of the net, beating Aqil Savik, the goalkeeper for Bhayangkara Presisi Lampung. However, Moussa Sidibe quickly responded for Bhayangkara FC, leveling the score at 1-1 in the 27th minute, hinting at the back-and-forth battle that was to unfold.
The second half brought significant drama for Persija, as Jordi Amat was shown a red card in the 47th minute, forcing them to play with ten men. Despite this setback, Persija Jakarta demonstrated remarkable resilience. Fabio Calonego put them back in the lead in the 62nd minute, weaving through the defense and striking past the Bhayangkara goalkeeper, igniting hopes for a hard-fought victory.
As the clock wound down, Bhayangkara FC pressed for an equalizer. Their efforts were rewarded in the 86th minute when substitute Dendy Sulistyawan masterfully converted a free kick, leaving Persija‘s Cyrus Margono with no chance and leveling the score once more. The tension was palpable as the match headed into additional time, setting the stage for Sidibe‘s heroics.
The winning goal for Bhayangkara FC arrived deep into injury time, courtesy of Moussa Sidibe. The agile midfielder embarked on a brilliant solo run from the right flank, skillfully navigating past several Persija defenders before unleashing a powerful shot that sailed past Cyrus Margono. This stunning finish sealed the 3-2 victory for Bhayangkara FC, leaving Persija Jakarta to rue a match that slipped away in the final moments.
Summary
Persija Jakarta suffered a 2-3 defeat against Bhayangkara FC in a Super League 2025/2026 encounter. Persija initially took an early lead through Rayhan Hanan, but Moussa Sidibe quickly equalized for Bhayangkara FC. The match saw a dramatic turn when Persija’s Jordi Amat received a red card early in the second half, forcing them to play with ten men.
Despite being a man down, Persija Jakarta regained the lead via Fabio Calonego in the 62nd minute. However, Bhayangkara FC leveled the score again in the 86th minute with a free kick from substitute Dendy Sulistyawan. Moussa Sidibe then secured Bhayangkara FC’s 3-2 victory by scoring the decisive goal deep into injury time.