KEDIRI, Indonesia (Interstat) — Ernesto Gomez scored twice as Persik Kediri beat visiting PSS Sleman 2-1 on Thursday in a competitive league match. PSS Sleman opened the scoring in the 31st minute through Melvyn Lorenzen, but Gomez equalized in the 42nd minute and completed his brace to lift Persik. Gomez finished with two goals in 90 minutes, Lorenzen had one goal in 90 minutes, and PSS Sleman’s Gustavo Tocantins recorded an assist in 68 minutes. PSS Sleman’s Nduwarugira received a yellow card in the fifth minute. PSS Sleman is now 1-1-1 in this competition and across all competitions, while Persik Kediri is 2-1 in both. The result improved Persik Kediri’s season record and handed PSS Sleman its first loss in this competition. PSS Sleman entered following a draw with Persebaya and a win over PSM Makassar, while Persik Kediri had lost to Persib Bandung and beaten Madura United.