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Persija Jakarta dropped their first match of the BRI Super League 2026/27 season on October 17, 2026, falling 3-2 to Persita Tangerang at Banten International Stadium in Serang in front of 5,225 spectators, according to official league statistics. The defeat snapped a four-match winning streak for the capital club, prompting Shin Tae-yong to issue a public address to supporters regarding both on-field execution and stadium conduct following crowd disturbances at the venue, as reported by Kompas.com.
Banten International Stadium Loss Ends Winning Run
The fixture at Banten International Stadium began with early pressure from the hosts. Claudio Lucas Morais opened the scoring for Persita in the fifth minute before Fabio Calonego leveled for Persija in the 18th minute. The match remained tight through the interval. Persita reclaimed the lead in the 61st minute through Rayco Rodriguez, but Persija answered again when Alexander Jeremejeff converted a penalty kick in the 74th minute. The deadlock held until the 90th minute, when Andrejic Aleksa scored the decisive goal to secure a 3-2 victory for the home side.
Official match data highlights the tactical battle on the pitch. Persita controlled 76 percent of possession and registered 24 shots, though their accuracy dipped with only five shots landing on target. Persija managed 10 attempts on target from 21 total shots, but failed to capitalize on key scoring opportunities during extended spells of pressure. Referee Rio Permana Putra issued seven yellow cards throughout the 90 minutes, involving players from both squads including Denis Kolinger, Hokky Caraka, and Stjepan Loncar.
Rayhan Hannan and Fabio Calonego Reflect on Missed Chances
Midfielder Rayhan Hannan acknowledged the team’s missed chances after the final whistle. “I think our team played well today, both in the first half and the second half. But like Coach Shin said, we didn’t maximize our chances,” Hannan said. He added that the result serves as a valuable cautionary lesson following their strong start to the campaign.
Teammate Fabio Calonego echoed those sentiments while reflecting on his own performance, which included opening the scoring before misjudging a late defensive transition that led to Persita’s third goal. “When you win, it doesn’t mean you are the best. When you lose, it doesn’t mean you are the worst. I will never hide just because of a mistake or a defeat,” Calonego told ILeague, emphasizing that the squad’s ambitions extend across the full 34-week schedule.
Next Fixture at Stadion Patriot Candrabhaga
Persija returns to action on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, hosting Arema FC at Stadion Patriot Candrabhaga in Bekasi with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 local time, as confirmed by ILeague. The quick turnaround offers the squad an immediate opportunity to recover lost ground in the league standings following the setback in Serang.
