MARTAPURA, Indonesia (Interstat) — Dendy Sulistyawan scored in the 79th minute and Persela Lamongan beat Barito Putera 1-0 on Sunday at Stadion Demang Lehman. The goal was the only breakthrough in a match that included three yellow cards and seven substitutions. Persela Lamongan improved to 5 wins and 0 losses in the competition and across all competitions, while Barito Putera moved to 1 win, 2 losses and 1 draw in the competition and across all competitions. Caique Souza assisted on the goal and later was booked.

The match remained scoreless until late. Persela Lamongan’s Drajat R. received the first yellow card in the 20th minute. Barito Putera’s Gwijangge I. was booked in the 35th minute. The first half ended without a goal, and the visitors found their winner after the break. Sulistyawan’s finish in the 79th minute gave Persela Lamongan the lead. Caique Souza provided the assist on the play. The visiting side held that advantage through the final whistle. Barito Putera could not produce an equalizer before the end of regulation and stoppage time.

Barito Putera made its first substitution in the 46th minute, bringing on Ramdhani W. Persela Lamongan followed with a 67th-minute change involving Hambali M. Barito Putera introduced Iskandar A. in the 76th minute, and Persela Lamongan made a 78th-minute substitution with Riski Boski. In the 83rd minute, Barito Putera used two changes, with Howay K. and Daffa A. entering. Persela Lamongan’s final change came in the first minute of stoppage time, when Sulistyawan D. was replaced after his goal. The substitutions came throughout the second half.

Sulistyawan played the full 90 minutes and scored the game’s only goal. Caique Souza also played the full match, provided the assist on Sulistyawan’s goal and was shown a yellow card in the 89th minute. Drajat R. and Gwijangge I. completed the list of bookings. Persela Lamongan protected its one-goal advantage through the closing minutes and finished with the shutout. Barito Putera was unable to score despite playing at home.

Persela Lamongan entered the match after recent wins against Biak Numfor, Persiba and Persis. Its recent results included a 6-0 home victory over Biak Numfor, a 1-0 road win at Persiba and a 2-0 home win over Persis. The club also had a 6-0 home result listed against PSBS Biak Numfor. Barito Putera’s recent results included a 2-2 draw at Tornado Pekanbaru, a 3-2 loss at Deltras Sidoarjo and a 3-2 home win over Persipura Jayapura. Barito Putera had played three previous matches this season before the trip to Stadion Demang Lehman.

The victory kept Persela Lamongan unbeaten in the competition and across all competitions. Persela Lamongan’s season record in the competition is now 5 wins and 0 losses. Persela Lamongan’s season record across all competitions is now 5 wins and 0 losses. Barito Putera remained with one win, two losses and one draw in the competition. Barito Putera’s season record across all competitions is now 1 win, 2 losses and 1 draw.

Persela Lamongan is scheduled to face Deltras Sidoarjo at home in its next INA: Championship Cup match. The club then is set to travel to RANS Nusantara. Persela Lamongan also has upcoming home matches listed against Dejan and de Red. Barito Putera’s next scheduled match is at home against Persiba. Barito Putera then is set to travel to Dejan and de Red before a road game against Biak Numfor. Both clubs have several fixtures remaining in the competition.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Barito Putera 1, Persela Lamongan 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Barito Putera with a 76.4 percent probability to win.