Persija Jakarta were held to a dramatic 2-2 draw by Borneo FC in a captivating Super League 2025/26 fixture. The intense battle unfolded on Tuesday evening (March 3) at the iconic Jakarta International Stadium, leaving both teams sharing the spoils after a hard-fought contest.
Persija Jakarta initially seized the initiative, breaking the deadlock through Gustavo in the 47th minute, just after half-time. However, their advantage was negated when Juan Villa responded for Borneo FC in the 62nd minute, levelling the score with a stunning long-range effort.
In a pulsating encounter, Persija regained the lead in the 75th minute, courtesy of a phenomenal long-range ‘rocket’ shot from Fabio Calonego. The ‘Macan Kemayoran’ looked to be on course for a crucial home victory, only for their hopes to be dashed in the dying moments. Deep into injury time, at the 90+4 minute mark, Ikhsan Zikrak found the net for Borneo FC, snatching a dramatic equalizer and denying Persija Jakarta what seemed like an imminent win.
With this additional point, Persija Jakarta consolidate their position in second place on the Super League standings. Their tally now stands at 51 points, placing them three points adrift of league leaders Persib, although they do hold one game in hand.
Meanwhile, Borneo FC also improved their standing slightly, maintaining third place in the league with 50 points. They, like Persija, possess an extra match to play, setting the stage for an even more intense race for the top spots as the season progresses.
Summary
Persija Jakarta were held to a thrilling 2-2