Barito Putera fails to defeat PS Tira-Persikabo

Martapura, S Kalimantan (ANTARA) - Barito Putera striker Samsul Arif Munip celebrates his goal against PS Tira-Persikabo. (Antara photo/Firman)

Barito Putera failed to resist PS Tira-Persikabo in the 13th week of Shoope Liga 1 on Friday night in Demang Lehman, Martapura. Barito lost 2-4 over his guest who increasingly topped the standings of Indonesia's highest soccer league.


Appearing in full force with only minus striker Rafael Feital Da Silva due to being put on the back by coach Yunan Helmi, Barito took the initiative to attack since the early minutes.

Relying on the speed of Rizky Rizaldi Pora, Barito's attack could not penetrate the Tira-Persikabo defense.

The first goal was actually scored by the guest team from Bogor through midfielder Wawan Febriyanto in the 28th minute.

Barito was jerked and increasingly bombarded the defense of Rahmad Darmawan team until equalizing 1-1 through Samsul Arif Munip's goal at minute 41.

But at the end of the first half, Barito's goalkeeper Adhitya Harlan again broken through Parfait Louis Essengue.

In the second half, Barito returned step on the gas. Instead of equalizing, Barito's goal was again broken through Loris Arnaud's header on 56 minutes.

PS Tira-Persikabo appeared to be playing more comfortably until Captain Manahati Lestusen successfully kicked in the white spot on 63 minutes, after the Barito player fouled in the penalty box.

Behind 4-1, Yunan overhauled his squad by playing Rafael Feital Da Silva on 64 minutes replacing Bayu Pradana. The results were immediately visible when in 79 minutes, the foreign striker managed to score with his head from Rizky Pora's measured pass when the ball ended in front of the goal line.

Score 4-2 for the victory of the visitors did not change until the referee blew the long whistle marked the end of the second round match.