Borneo FC conquer Barito Putera 2-1 at the Segiri Stadium

Fierce action in the first round

The match began with pressure from Barito Putera. In the sixth minute, they got a free kick, but the execution did not endanger the Borneo FC goal escorted by Nadeo Arga Winata. Borneo FC began to rise in the 11th minute, when Matheus Pato released a header which unfortunately widen thin from goal.

The bright spot for Borneo FC came in the 16th minute. Utilizing a free kick in front of the penalty box, Matheus Pato successfully scored a spectacular goal that brought his team a 1-0 up. However, this advantage does not last long. Barito Putera responded quickly through Anderson Nascimento, who headed the ball resulting from Rizky Pora’s free kick in the 22nd minute. The score became 1-1.

The first half ran with a high tempo. Borneo FC had a chance to get a chance to kick Kei Hirose in the 36th minute, but the ball soared far from the target. Towards halftime, precisely at 45+2 minutes, Matheus Pato is again a threat. The Brazilian striker fell in the penalty box after a duel with Satria Tama, but the referee chose not to give a penalty.

Matheus Pato became a hero of victory

The second half starts with the same intensity. Borneo FC continues to dominate the attack, while Barito Putera is trying to take advantage of counterattacks. In 45+5 minutes, Matheus Pato returned to be a hero by scoring the second goal that determined the Borneo FC victory.

Barito Putera tried to catch up, but the solid Borneo FC defense made it difficult for them to create dangerous opportunities. Until the long whistle sounded, the score 2-1 for the victory of Borneo FC remained unwavering.

Player Arrangement and Team Performance

Borneo FC lowered his best formation with Nadeo Arga Winata as goalkeeper. Duet Diego Michiels and Christophe Nduwarugira in the back line looked solid, while Matheus Pato became a star star with two crucial goals.

On the Barito Putera side, Anderson Nascimento appeared impressive even though he was only able to score one goal. Unfortunately, their efforts to equalize always failed to be completed by the compact Borneo FC defense.

Coach reaction and match analysis

Borneo FC coach, Joaquin Gomez Blasco, appreciated the hard work of his foster children. “This is an important victory for us. The team played with high enthusiasm, and Matheus Pato showed its quality as a mainstay striker, “he said at a press conference after the match.

Meanwhile, Barito Putera coach, Victor Goulart Da Silveira Tinoco, acknowledged the superiority of Borneo FC. “We played well, but Borneo FC is more effective in taking advantage of opportunities. This is a valuable lesson for us, “he said.

Important statistics and notes

• Final score: Borneo FC 2-1 Barito Putera
• Goal scorer: Matheus Pato (16 ′, 45+5 ′), Anderson Nascimento (22 ′)
• Ball dominance: Borneo FC 54% – 46% Barito Putera
• Opportunity: Borneo FC 7 – 4 Barito Putera

With this victory, Borneo FC is getting stronger at the top of the League 1 standings, while Barito Putera must clean up to return to the winning track.