Persib Bandung Secures Victory Over Malut United with Dominant 2-0 Win
Bandung, Indonesia – Persib bandung continued their impressive run in the Liga 1 2024/2025 season with a commanding 2-0 victory over malut United at the Gelora Bandung Lautan api (GBLA) stadium on Friday.
The home side dominated proceedings from the outset, creating numerous chances and showcasing their attacking prowess. While a controversial early goal by Tyronne del Pino was disallowed after a VAR review, Persib’s persistence paid off in the second half.
Ciro Alves broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute with a stunning acrobatic volley, capitalizing on a rebound from a Gustavo Franca header. The goal ignited the passionate Persib faithful, who roared their team on to secure the win.
David da Silva doubled Persib’s lead in the 64th minute, calmly slotting the ball past Malut United goalkeeper Muhammad Fahri after receiving a precise through ball from del Pino.Despite Malut United’s valiant efforts to claw their way back into the match, Persib’s defense remained resolute, thwarting any late threats. Kevin Ray Mendoza, Persib’s goalkeeper, made several crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet.
The victory sees Persib Bandung climb to second place in the Liga 1 standings with 29 points, just four points behind league leaders Persebaya Surabaya. Malut United, meanwhile, remain in 11th position with 18 points.
Key Moments:
Disallowed Goal: Persib thought they had taken an early lead when Tyronne del Pino found the back of the net, but the goal was ruled out after VAR review due to a foul on the Malut United goalkeeper. Ciro Alves’ Acrobatic Volley: The Brazilian striker’s stunning goal in the 52nd minute proved to be the turning point of the match, injecting energy into Persib’s attack.
David da Silva’s Clinical Finish: The experienced forward doubled Persib’s advantage with a composed finish, showcasing his predatory instincts in the box.
Kevin Ray Mendoza’s solid performance: The Persib goalkeeper made several crucial saves to deny Malut United any chance of a comeback.
Lineups:
Persib Bandung: Kevin Ray Mendoza; Rachmat Irianto, Gustavo franca, Nick Kuipers, Edo Febriansah; Tyronne Del Pino, Dedi Kusnandar, Marc Klok; Beckham Putra, David da Silva, Ciro Alves
Malut United: Muhammad Fahri; Safrudin Tahar, Cassio Scheid, Wahyu Prasetyo, Firman Ramadhan; Ahmad Baasith, Adriano Castanheira, Jorge Correa, Wbeymar Angulo, Rifal Lastori; Diego Martinez
Persib Bandung’s Dominant Display Secures Victory Over Malut United
NewsDietary3.com: We’re joined today by football analyst,Mr. Dedi Wijaya, to discuss Persib Bandung’s remarkable 2-0 victory over Malut United. Mr. Wijaya, what were the key takeaways from this match?
Dedi Wijaya: Clearly, Persib’s dominance was the story of this match. They controlled possession, created numerous chances, adn their attacking prowess was on full display. Despite early controversy with the disallowed goal, they never let up the pressure and were rewarded with two well-deserved goals.
NewsDietary3.com: Ciro Alves’ acrobatic volley seemed to be a turning point in the game.
Dedi Wijaya: Absolutely. That goal not only gave Persib the lead but also injected a surge of energy into their attack. It was a stunning strike, showcasing Alves’ technical ability and composure. David da Silva’s clinical finish further highlighted Persib’s attacking strength.
NewsDietary3.com: Malut United struggled to find a foothold in the match.
Dedi Wijaya: Yes. While they fought valiantly, malut united’s attack was largely stifled by Persib’s well organized defence. Kevin Ray Mendoza also had an excellent game in goal, making crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet.
NewsDietary3.com: This win propels Persib Bandung into second place in the Liga 1 standings.
Dedi Wijaya: It’s certainly a statement win for Persib. Their consistent performances and impressive attacking display signal their ambitions in this Liga 1 season. They are clearly a force to be reckoned with.
NewsDietary3.com: Thank you for your insightful analysis, Mr. Wijaya. We appreciate you joining us to discuss this exciting match.
