Barito Putera secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over PSS Sleman in a thrilling Indonesia Liga 1 match on Sunday.
The match started with both teams displaying great attacking intent, but it was Barito Putera who took the lead in the 17th minute through a goal from Rizky Pora. The home side continued to dominate the first half and had several chances to extend their lead, but PSS Sleman’s defense stood firm.
In the second half, PSS Sleman came out with renewed energy and managed to equalize in the 57th minute with a goal from Yevhen Bokhashvili. The visitors grew in confidence and started to put pressure on Barito Putera’s defense, but the home side held on and defended resolutely.
As the match entered its final stages, Barito Putera regained the lead in the 81st minute with a goal from Rafael Silva, who capitalized on a defensive error from PSS Sleman. Despite the visitors’ best efforts to find an equalizer, Barito Putera held on to secure all three points and move up the Liga 1 standings.
The victory was a deserved one for Barito Putera, who put in a solid all-round performance and showed great determination to come out on top against a tough opponent. The win will surely boost the team’s confidence and morale as they look to continue their good form in the league.
On the other hand, PSS Sleman will be disappointed with the result but will take heart from their second-half performance, which showed that they are capable of competing with the best teams in the league. They will now look to bounce back in their next match and get back to winning ways.
Overall, it was a thrilling and entertaining match between two evenly matched teams, but it was Barito Putera who emerged victorious in the end. The home fans were treated to a great display of football and will be hoping for more of the same in the coming matches.
