jpnn.com – SAMARINDA – Borneo FC Samarinda clinched a dramatic 2-1 victory over PSIM Yogyakarta, marking a thrilling encounter in the Super League.
The intense Super League Week 19 fixture, hosted at Segiri Stadium in Samarinda on Sunday afternoon, February 1st, saw the home side, Borneo FC, emerge triumphant with a 2-1 scoreline. Notably, both of Borneo FC’s newly recruited players made an immediate impact, with Kaio Nunes and Koldo Obieta each finding the back of the net. Nunes opened the scoring with a powerful header in the 30th minute, while Obieta sealed the victory with his own crucial header in the 90+1 minute.
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Meanwhile, PSIM Yogyakarta managed to pull one back through Ze Valente, who calmly converted a penalty kick in the 81st minute, adding to the game’s tension.
Despite the loss, PSIM Yogyakarta proved to be far from an inferior side throughout the match. Valente and his teammates consistently pressured Borneo FC, forcing them into a disciplined and tight defensive formation. The battle on the field was marked by its ferocity and intensity, showcasing a true test of wills between both Super League contenders.
Borneo FC expertly maintained their narrow lead until the final whistle, securing a hard-fought win. This vital victory ensures that “Pesut Etam,” as Borneo FC is affectionately known, remains firmly in contention, preventing league leaders Persib Bandung from widening their gap at the top of the Super League table.
For PSIM Yogyakarta, however, this defeat marks their second consecutive loss, following a challenging encounter against Persebaya last week. Consequently, “Laskar Mataram” finds themselves stagnant, remaining fixed in the 7th position in the Super League standings. (fs/jpnn)
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Borneo FC Samarinda secured a dramatic 2-1 victory