Barito holds Madura United 2-2

Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan 22/7 (AntaranewsKalsel) - PS Barito Putera held his guest PS Madura United with a draw score 2-2 on Go-jek Traveloka Liga 1 soccer league at the 17 Mei Stadium Banjarmasin, Saturday.

Barito Putera has fought to earn a draw against the club, who sit in second place in the standings, in the final minutes of the second half through Rizky Pora's leg.

Rizky Pora managed to save Barito Putera from losing at home through a dead ball kick outside the penalty box.

Barito Putera's side who was conceded in the 6th minute over Greg Nwokolo's action could only equalized in the 19th minute through Paulo Sitanggang to 1-1.

However, the hard work of squad of Jacksen F Tiago's proteges could only lasted about ten minutes. In the 29th minute Madura United captain Fabiano Rosa Beltrame netted a goal against goalkeeper Aditya Harlan to a score of 1-2.

Barito Putera who missed a goal continued to poke repeated attack to Madura United defense. Selling and buying attacks occurred until several times and both teams have their golden goal opportunities.

Hot and tight match in the second half was changed in the 89th minute when Barito Putera player Matias Jesus Cordoba was struck by Peter Ozase Odemwingie near the penalty box.

Rizky Pora coolly kicked. The ball slid sharply without being caught by Madura United goalkeeper Angga Saputro.

Madura United coach Wesley Gomes De Oliviera revealed the heat of the match with Barito Putera, where his team almost won.

"The heat of the game is very, very tight. Our team created many chances, we should be able to win," he said in a press conference.

But he admitted the incredible struggle of Barito Putera's players who did not want to lose at home, could be felt in the very aggressive second half of the opposing team.

"Barito Putera is a great team, until we are grateful to get points here, because it certainly is not easy," he said.

Meanwhile, Coach Barito Putera Jacksen F Tiago said his team could only rose in the second half to be able to counterbalance goals.

"The club that we are opposed is in the top ranks of the league, but our squad was in good practice to serve them," said Jacksen F Tiago whose team is still 9 in standings in the 16th game