Madura United edge Persib 1-0 on Mitkov's 89th-minute goal
The win lifts Madura United to third place with 13 points from six matches and ends a two-game winless run.
Madura United defeated Persib Bandung 1-0 in the sixth round of the BRI Super League at Stadion Gelora Madura Ratu Pamelingan, Pamekasan, Thursday (22/10). The decisive goal was scored by Dimitar Mitkov in the 89th minute, after Persib, the defending champion, controlled much of the match but failed to break through. The victory put Ze Gomes' side back in the race at the top of the standings, moving it into third place with 13 points from six matches. The result also ended Madura United's previous two-match stretch in which it collected only one point. In its next match, Madura United will visit Persebaya Surabaya in the Derby Suramadu at Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo on Monday (26/10) at 19.00 WIB.