Persija Women held FC Bekasi City 1-1 in opener

Persija Jakarta Women drew 1-1 with FC Bekasi City Women in their opening match of the Liga Putri Indonesia 2026/27 at Stadion Madya Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta on Sunday. FC Bekasi City took the lead in the 29th minute through a Nao Tsukamato penalty. Persija leveled 10 minutes later on a Saki Nishihara free kick. After the match, Persija Women coach Muhamad Yusup Prasetiyo said he was not satisfied with his team's performance, although he said the draw in the first match had to be accepted. He also pointed to the difference in the number of foreign players on the field. Persija fielded only two Japanese players, Saki Nishihara and Michika Sakamoto, while FC Bekasi City used four foreign players, including Misa Miamour Juana and Sofia Grace Iaderosa.