Persela Lamongan defeats Persiba Balikpapan 1-0

Persela Lamongan secured a 1-0 victory against Persiba Balikpapan in a Pegadaian Championship 2026/2027 match held at Surajaya Stadium on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The decisive goal was scored by Juninho Cabral in the closing minutes of the match, specifically between the 87th and 89th minutes following a set-piece from Caique Souza.

Persela coach Bima Sakti expressed satisfaction with the win, noting that his team struggled initially to break through Persiba's disciplined compact defense. He praised the players' persistence and encouraged striker Juninho Cabral to maintain his productivity and confidence. Persiba coach Sudirman attributed the loss to declining player stamina in the final minutes due to short preparation time.

With this result, Persela Lamongan has collected five to six points from two matches, including a previous win against Persis Solo. Persiba Balikpapan remains without points after two games.