Jakarta - Persita Tangerang U-20 won the Elite Pro Academy (EPA) U-20 after defeating Dewa United U-20 in the final match at Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium, Bekasi, Saturday, through a penalty shootout with a score of 4-3.
Persita's victory was achieved when goalkeeper Rafi Pamungkas saved Abdul Zaki Alim's shot, shortly after Kaka Reda's panenka shot which almost won the game for Persita was saved by Yofandani Damai.
This is the second time in a row that Persita has reached the EPA U-20 final after losing 1-3 to Persis U-20 last season.
Persita coach Ilham Jaya Kesuma said the physical condition of his players had improved significantly this year.
"Last year's final was most likely, we were physical. So when the second half was over," Ilham said at a post-match press conference on Saturday.