Match Report
Malut United went into the game 1st in the table on 10 points; Persikab Bandung sat 3rd on 6 — a 4-point gap. Persikab Bandung's recent output lagged their position: 41st on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. Against a league average of 1.21 goals per team per game, Malut United ran at 1.5 scored and 1 conceded, Persikab Bandung at 1.5 and 1.67.
Defeat had not touched Malut United in 7 games, having scored in 7 consecutive games. From the last five rounds, Malut United held 11 points of 15 and Persikab Bandung 4.
Malut United led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 2-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Malut United: Frets Butuan (20'), D. Mustaine (42') · Persikab Bandung: Kevy Syahertian (81')
Key stats
Possession: Malut United 55% · Persikab Bandung 45% · Total shots: 12-10 · On target: 4-4 · Corners: 4-5