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Mauro Zijlstra admitted that he was happy to be able to make his debut with Persija Jakarta against Bali United in the match week 21 of the 2025/2026 Super League, at Captain I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar, Bali, Sunday (15/2/2026). He also explained the differences between the Indonesian League and the Eredivisie or Dutch League.
BOLASPORT.COM – Indonesian National Team striker, Mauro Zijlstra, was surprised after making his debut with Persija in the 2025/2026 Super League. According to him, the Indonesian League runs more in playing football compared to the Eredivisie or Dutch League.
Mauro Zijlstra, who was brought in by Persija in the middle of the 2025/2026 season, finally made his debut in the Super League.
The 21 year old player made his debut with Persija in the match against Bali United in Week 21 of the 2025/2026 Super League.
In this match which took place at the Kapetn I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, Bali, Persija won 1-0 over Serdadu Tridatu.
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This victory really made Persija break its bad record of never winning at home to Bali United in the last seven meetings.
However, it was not only breaking this bad record that was in the spotlight after Persija won.
However, Mauro Zijlstra’s name also immediately became the spotlight.
This player of Indonesian-Dutch descent made his debut with the Kemayoran Tigers even though he did not start.
Mauro Zijlstra came on as a substitute, replacing the sole goal scorer, Gustavo Almeida, in the 74th minute.
