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Indonesian football: Super League season begins with Madura and Persib victories
The 2026/2027 BRI Super League season has commenced with notable opening matches in Indonesia. Madura United secured a 2-0 victory against Persijap Jepara at the Gelora Madura Ratu Pamelingan Stadium, driven by a brace from Dimitar Mitkov. Madura United officials expressed appreciation for the orderly support from fans during the match.
In Bandung, Persib Bandung achieved a 3-1 comeback win over PSM Makassar at the Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium. Despite an early goal by PSM's Kodai Tanaka, Persib responded with goals from Patricio Matricardi, Balsa Sekulic, and Uilliam Barros. Following the match, PSM Makassar management criticized the poor quality of the pitch at the GBLA stadium.
In youth development, the Arema FC Women Academy celebrated its first anniversary by hosting a girls' football tournament for U-10 and U-14 age groups in Semarang. The event featured teams from Central Java, Yogyakarta, and East Java, aimed at providing competitive experience for young female players.
Entities
BRI Super League · Dimitar Mitkov · Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium · Kodai Tanaka · Madura United · PSIM Yogyakarta · PSM Makassar · Persib Bandung · Persijap Jepara
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Patricio Matricardi equalized for Persib Bandung in the 47th minute.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Persib Bandung defeated PSM Makassar 3-1.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Uilliam Barros scored Persib Bandung's third goal in the 82nd minute.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Persib Bandung moved to second place in the standings.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Kodai Tanaka scored for PSM Makassar in the 6th minute.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The match took place at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Marc Klok was substituted due to injury in the 40th minute.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Balsa Sekulic scored Persib Bandung's second goal in the 51st minute.