Persib Held by Borneo, Persija Stalled by Dewa United in Indonesian Super League Action
Jakarta – A weekend of surprising results in the Indonesian Super League saw the top three teams all stumble, failing to secure victories. Persib Bandung was held to a 1-1 draw by Borneo FC, although Persija Jakarta was frustrated in a 1-1 tie against Dewa United.
Bandung’s Lead Trimmed in Samarinda
Persib Bandung traveled to face Borneo FC at Segiri Stadium in Samarinda on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in a continuation of the 2025/2026 Super League season. Despite taking an early lead, Maung Bandung (the Bandung Pride) could only manage a point against the hosts.
The visitors struck quickly, finding the net in the 14th minute. Adam Alis capitalized on a scramble in the Borneo FC penalty area, slotting the ball past the goalkeeper. This marked a significant moment, as Alis, a former player for Borneo FC, returned to haunt his old club.
Borneo FC responded with pressure of their own. In the 21st minute, Koldo Obieta’s attempt, following a pass from Mariano Peralta, went just wide of the Persib goal. Persib managed to maintain their advantage heading into halftime.
The second half saw Borneo FC increase their attacking intensity. Obieta had another opportunity early in the half, but his shot from a promising position sailed off target. The pressure finally paid off in the 81st minute when a handball by Uilliam Barros was spotted by VAR, resulting in a penalty kick.
Mariano Peralta stepped up to take the spot-kick and expertly converted, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way and leveling the score at 1-1. The goal injected renewed energy into the Borneo FC side.
Late in the match, Borneo FC continued to push for a winner. In the 95th minute, Peralta found space on the left wing, but his shot was denied by Persib goalkeeper Teja Paku Alam.
Persib had one final chance to snatch victory in added time. Beckham Putra broke through the Borneo defense and rounded the keeper, but his attempted finish was headed off the line by Kei Hirose, preserving the draw. The final score remained 1-1.
Persija’s Momentum Checked in Jakarta
Meanwhile, in Jakarta, Persija Jakarta hosted Dewa United at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. Macan Kemayoran (the Jakarta Tigers) took the lead in the first half through a goal by Maxwell. Still, Dewa United proved to be a resilient opponent.
Dewa United equalized in the 55th minute with a goal from Alexis Messidoro. The match ultimately ended in a 1-1 draw, denying Persija the chance to close the gap on league leaders Persib.
Standings Implications
The results mean that the top three teams in the Super League 2025/2026 – Persib Bandung, Borneo FC, and Persija Jakarta – all dropped points this weekend. Persib remains at the top of the table with 58 points, but their lead is now only four points over Borneo FC, who have 54. Persija Jakarta sits in third place with 52 points. Dewa United remains in ninth position, with 34 points.
This outcome sets up a tightly contested race for the Super League title as the season progresses. The inability of the top teams to capitalize on their matches opens the door for other contenders to close the gap.
For Persib Bandung, the draw represents a missed opportunity to extend their lead and potentially secure an early advantage in the championship race. Borneo FC will be pleased with a point against the league leaders, while Persija Jakarta will be disappointed to have been held at home by Dewa United.
The Super League season continues to deliver drama and excitement, with every match carrying significant weight in the battle for the title. Fans can expect a thrilling finish as the competition intensifies in the coming weeks.
Next up for Persib Bandung is a home match against [next opponent to be confirmed], while Borneo FC will travel to face [next opponent to be confirmed]. Persija Jakarta will glance to get back to winning ways when they host [next opponent to be confirmed].
