Padang - A penalty goal scored by Bruno Gomes successfully brought Semen Padang FC to a 1-0 lead over their guest Persib Bandung in the continuation of BRI Liga 1 Week 27 which took place at the Haji Agus Salim Stadium, Padang City, West Sumatra, Monday.
In the early minutes, Bojan Hodak's team appeared quite impressive in breaking down Semen Padang FC's defense line, which was guarded by Rosad Setiawan in duet with Bima Reksa.
Rosad Setiawan who usually plays in midfield was placed by Eduardo Almeida in the heart of Kabau Sirah's defense. This strategy is to overcome and close the defensive hole left by Tin Martic due to a red card against Dewa United.
Several opportunities built by Marc Klok and his friends have not been able to penetrate the Semen Padang goal guarded by Arthur Augusto. In the middle of the first half a neat scheme from the left side of Semen Padang's defense was built by Ciro.
The Persib Bandung right winger sent a beautiful pass into the heart of Semen Padang's defense and was finished well by David Da Silva, who managed to tear through the home team's goal.
Unfortunately, the goal was disallowed because Ciro was deemed to have been in an offside position, so referee Heru Cahyono declared it invalid.
Playing in front of Semen Padang's own supporters was not without resistance. Several attempts at long-range shots by Bruno Gomes and Filipe Chaby were still unable to change the scoreboard.
In the 37th minute, Semen Padang FC was awarded a penalty after Filipe Chaby was fouled by Persib Bandung's defenders. The referee ignored the Semen Padang players' protests before deciding to check the VAR.
After seeing the replay via VAR, the referee pointed to the penalty spot. Bruno Gomes who stepped up as the executioner did not waste the golden opportunity and unleashed a hard, measured kick towards Mendoza's left side.