Persija Jakarta and Borneo FC both secured crucial victories in Super League 2025/26 Week 28 fixtures on Saturday, April 18th. These results have further intensified the already fierce competition at the top of the league standings.
Following their win, Persija Jakarta now holds 58 points, maintaining their position in third place. Borneo FC, with their full three points, climbs to second with 63 points. The summit of the table is still occupied by Persib Bandung, who boast 64 points but have yet to play their Week 28 match, setting the stage for potential shifts.
Persija Jakarta clinched their vital three points by defeating PSBS in a match held at Maguwoharjo Stadium in Sleman Regency. The team, affectionately known as ‘Macan Kemayoran’ (The Kemayoran Tigers), wasted no time making an impact, finding the back of the net just seven minutes into the game.
The decisive moment arrived when Maxwell Souza received a perfectly weighted pass from Fabio Calonego. With ample space, Souza unleashed a close-range shot, beating the PSBS goalkeeper to score. This solitary goal proved to be enough, as Persija held on for a narrow 1-0 victory.
Meanwhile, in another thrilling encounter, Borneo FC secured maximum points from a challenging away fixture against PSM Makassar. The visitors found themselves trailing early after PSM player M. Arfan capitalized on an opportunity, scoring in the 16th minute.
However, Borneo FC mounted a superb comeback, restoring parity through Juan Felipe Villa Ruiz in the 31st minute, and then seizing the lead with a decisive strike from Koldo Obieta Alberdi in the 78th minute. The match also saw a red card issued to PSM player Syahrul Lasinari. Ultimately, Borneo FC emerged triumphant with a 2-1 win, underscoring their resilience.
Summary
Persija Jakarta and Borneo FC successfully secured crucial victories