Persija Jakarta has secured a flawless start to the Super League season under coach Shin Tae-yong, collecting three consecutive victories after a hard-fought 1-0 win against Java United in Gianyar, according to club reports and regional sports coverage.
The decisive strike came in the first half from Arlyansyah Abdulmanan, whose lone goal proved sufficient to lock down maximum points on the road. The result keeps the club marching forward in the standings, breathing down the neck of league leaders Madura United as the domestic campaign gathers momentum.
Building Momentum After a Perfect Three-Game Run
Macan Kemayoran arrived in Gianyar determined to extend their winning run following earlier victories against Borneo FC and Persib Bandung. That trio of results outpaces Persija’s opening sequence from the previous season, when the squad managed just seven points from their first three fixtures. Defensively, the side has tightened considerably under the tactical direction of their coaching staff, conceding only a single goal across the three matches with Nadeo Argawinata anchoring the backline.
Yet, despite the unblemished record, Shin Tae-yong made it clear that the squad cannot afford to ease up. Speaking after the final whistle in Gianyar, the manager praised his players for maintaining their focus until the end of the match while emphasizing that the road ahead remains long.
“Para pemain kami bekerja dengan sangat baik dan sampai akhir tidak kehilangan konsentrasi serta menang,” Shin said, as quoted by the club’s official channels. “Jadi saya sangat ingin memuji mereka dan berkata bagus. Pertandingan ke depan masih banyak, tapi saya pikir kami harus bekerja lebih keras dan mempersiapkan pekan selanjutnya dengan lebih baik.”
Sharpening the Attack During the International Break
Even with nine points safely in the bag, the coaching staff has identified clear areas for improvement. Persija’s attack has produced four goals across the opening three fixtures—a respectable defensive foundation, but one that leaves room for greater clinical execution in the final third. Shin pointed out that scoring efficiency remains a primary point of emphasis for the upcoming training sessions.
“Bukan berarti para pemain tidak ingin mencetak gol di akhir pertandingan, mereka selalu berusaha mencetak gol,” Shin stated. “Tapi hari ini keberuntungan sangat tidak berpihak. Ke depan, saya pikir kami harus memperbaiki bagian tersebut dan bersiap agar bisa mencetak lebih banyak gol.”
The domestic competition will now pause for approximately three weeks as players depart for international duty during the upcoming FIFA ASEAN Cup window.
Next Fixture and Standings Context
When play resumes, Persija will hit the road once more. The team is scheduled to return to competitive action on October 10, traveling to face PSIM Yogyakarta away from home. With Madura United setting the early pace at the top of the Super League table, every fixture carries immediate weight as Persija looks to sustain its championship credentials throughout the grueling campaign.
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