Match Report
Barito Putera, 3rd with 53 points, sat 34 points above Persiba Balikpapan (9th, 19). Recent form told a different story for Persiba Balikpapan: only 18th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 9th. In league terms the two rates read 1.52/0.67 for Barito Putera and 0.85/1.56 for Persiba Balikpapan (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.39.
Barito Putera carried a 5-game unbeaten run into this. Persiba Balikpapan had been beaten in three straight games. From the last five rounds, Barito Putera held 11 points of 15 and Persiba Balikpapan 2.
The venue was Stadion Demang Lehman, with room for 15,000 spectators. Barito Putera led 2-1 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 3-3 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Barito Putera: Alexsandro (39'), Fabiano Da Rosa Beltrame (45'), Renan Alves (90') · Persiba Balikpapan: Dwi Geno Nofiansyah (20'), Muhammad Isfandyar (47'), Takumu Nishihara (79')
Key stats
Possession: Barito Putera 61% · Persiba Balikpapan 39% · Total shots: 13-5 · On target: 10-4 · Corners: 8-1