Kuipers and Pedro lift Dewa United past Persijap Jepara
CIBINONG, Indonesia (Interstat) — Dewa United defeated Persijap Jepara 2-0 on Tuesday at Stadion Pakansari Bogor, using a late breakthrough and a stoppage-time finish to secure the home result. Nick Kuipers opened the scoring in the 79th minute and Pedro added the second in the 90th minute plus two. Deni Junior and Alexis Nahuel Messidoro each recorded an assist for Dewa United. Persijap Jepara’s Kalezic V. was booked in the 29th minute, while Dewa United’s Jenner I. and Jean Mangabeira received yellow cards in the 33rd and 38th minutes, respectively. Dewa United made four substitutions in the second half, including a 46th-minute triple change, while Persijap Jepara also adjusted after the break. The result leaves Persijap Jepara at 0-3 in this competition and 0-3 across all competitions. Dewa United moves to 1-0-1 in this competition and 1-0-1 across all competitions. Dewa United had previously drawn 2-2 at Persib Bandung, while Persijap Jepara had lost to Isenmulang Kalteng and Bali United. Kuipers recorded one goal, Pedro scored in 23 minutes of action, Deni Junior provided an assist and Messidoro contributed an assist in 44 minutes.