The Bali United vs Persib Bandung match concluded the 23rd week of the 2023/2024 BRI Liga 1, held at Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Bali, on Monday, December 18th, 2023. The match was intense, with both teams vying for victory.
Bali United defender, Jajang Mulyana, received a yellow card in the 28th minute for a foul on Marc Klok. He received a second yellow card in the 88th minute for a serious foul, resulting in his ejection. Persib Bandung attempted to capitalize on their numerical advantage, but the match ended in a 0-0 draw.
Both teams settled for a point each. This draw leaves Bali United in second place in the Liga 1 standings with 41 points, while Persib Bandung is in third place with 40 points.
Borneo FC remains at the top of the Liga 1 standings with 51 points from 23 matches. They solidified their position after a 1-0 victory over RANS Nusantara FC at Sultan Agung Stadium, Yogyakarta, on Saturday, December 16th, 2023. Terens Puhiri scored Borneo FC's only goal in the 24th minute.
Arema FC (21 points), Persikabo 1973 (15 points), and Bhayangkara FC (11 points) remain in the bottom three, fighting to avoid relegation.
The following is the complete standings for week 21 of the 2023/24 BRI Liga 1, as reported by Transfermarkt:
1. Borneo FC: 51 points
2. Bali United: 41 points
3. Persib Bandung: 40 points
4. PSIS: 38 points
5. Madura United: 35 points
6. Persik: 34 points
7. RANS Nusantara FC: 32 points
8. Barito Putera: 32 points
9. Persija Jakarta: 32 points
10. Dewa United: 30 points
11. PSM Makassar: 29 points
12. PSS Sleman: 26 points
13. Persebaya: 26 points
14. Persita Tangerang: 26 points
15. Persis Solo: 25 points
16. Arema FC: 21 points
17. Persikabo 1973: 16 points
18. Bhayangkara FC: 15 points
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