Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Bali United (1st, 75 pts) held a 39-point advantage over Persipura (15th, 36 pts). Persipura's recent output outran their position: 1st on form over five rounds, 15th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.68/0.76 for Bali United and 1.06/1.38 for Persipura (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.21.
Bali United had not lost in 7 games, having scored in 8 consecutive games. Defeat had followed defeat for Persipura — three in succession. The last-five ledger: Bali United 13/15, Persipura 4/15.
Stadion Madya Gelora Bung Karno (Jakarta) staged the fixture, a ground that holds 25,000. Bali United led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 4 goals for the 4-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Bali United: I. Spasojević (42'), Willian Pacheco (49'), S. Lilipaly (54'), Éber Bessa (78') · Persipura: E. Basna (88')
Key stats
Possession: Bali United 49% · Persipura 51% · Total shots: 22-16 · On target: 9-6 · Corners: 5-6