Hirose lifts Java United past Bali United in five-goal thriller

JAKARTA (Interstat) — Java United defeated Bali United 3-2, getting a late goal from Kei Hirose. Ryan Ardiansyah opened the scoring in the 14th minute. Bali United leveled in the 59th when Teppei Yachida scored. Gustavo restored Java United’s lead in the 78th. Hirose then scored in the eighth minute of stoppage time, and Jens Raven answered in the ninth minute of stoppage time for Bali United. Hirose finished with one goal and one assist. Ciro provided two assists in 18 minutes. Queven had an assist for Bali United. Yellow cards went to Jorge, Ardiansyah, Gustavo, Herdman J. and Goppel T. Arel K. was sent off in the 91st minute. Java United improved to 2-0-0 in the competition and overall, while Bali United moved to 1-1-0 in the competition and overall. The match featured five goals and a red card. Java United made substitutions involving Sudin F., Brambilla L., Roni Y. and Gustavo. Bali United used substitutions for van der Sande J., Jaya I., Fajrin R. and Kadek Agung.