Persija fight back to beat Persik and stay top of Super League
Persija have 18 points from seven matches, while Persebaya moved into seventh place after beating Madura United 3-1.
Persija Jakarta overturned a half-time deficit to defeat Persik Kediri 2-1 at Jakarta International Stadium on 26 October, keeping them top of the Super League standings after seven matches.
The victory took Persija to 18 points, with Dewa United second on 14. Madura United, Bali United and Persib occupy the next three positions, each with 13 points.
Persik's high pressing disrupted the hosts early on. Imanol Garcia headed in Ernesto Gomez's corner in the 10th minute, beating Nadeo Argawinata to give the visitors the lead.
Persija coach Shin Tae Yong changed his approach after the interval, bringing on Rizky Ridho for Fabio Calonego. Denis Kolinger headed the equaliser from Rayhan Hannan's free kick in the 64th minute, then supplied a lofted pass for Ridho to score two minutes later. Ivan Mamut also found the net, but his effort was disallowed following a VAR review.
Elsewhere, Persebaya rose to seventh with 12 points after a 3-1 win over Madura United, who received a red card and conceded a penalty. Bhayangkara FC remained unbeaten after a goalless home draw against PSM Makassar, leaving the Lampung-based side eighth on 11 points.
