Barito Putera silences Perseru Serui 2-0

Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan (AntaranewsKalsel) - PS Barito Putera silencing his guests PS Perseru Serui with a score of 2-0 in the follow-up game of Go-Jek Traveloka Liga 1 at the 17 Mei Stadium Banjarmasin on Sunday.

The South Kalimantan pride team managed to win his visitors from West Papua in the first round of the match.

Barito Putera netted its first goal through defender Valentino Telaubun with a shot from just outside the penalty box in the 33rd minute.

Meanwhile, Barito Putera's second goal through Matias Cordoba who grabbed a free-kick ball by Nazar Nurzaidin at the end of the first half.

In the second half, the two teams continued to perform various strategies to score goals, even Barito Putera almost added the score in the 70th minute.

This goal opportunity was captured by team captain Rizky Pora who got cross bait when standing freely in front of goal, but unfortunately his kick was still weak and secured by goalkeeper.

Although only got two goals, Barito Putera's coach Jecksen F Tiago stated joyness as his team won to get into the top ranked team standings.

"We are also grateful for the great support and encouragement of the supporters, this victory for them, as well as the gift of Barito Putera's 29th birthday," said Jecksen.

Meanwhile, Perseru Serui coach Yusak Sutanto said the match tonight was incredible, both teams already featured a very good game.

"We recognize Barito Putera's team play very well tonight," he said.