Persib Bandung 2, Persija Jakarta 1

SAMARINDA (Interstat) — Persibara defeated Persitara Jakarta Utara 2-1 on Sunday in a Liga 1 match at Stadion Segiri, riding a pair of first-half goals by substitute Adam Alis to open the league season with a victory. Alaeddine Ajaraie put Persitara ahead in the 19th minute, scoring from open play. Persibara responded nine minutes later when Alis found the net in the 28th minute, leveling the score. Alis struck again in the 37th minute, giving Persibara a lead it did not relinquish. The match featured five yellow cards. Persitara’s Ajaraie was booked in the 43rd minute, and teammate Allano received… Read more...