Persija wins at home

Fri, 29 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

JAKARTA (JP): Persija Jakarta took over the lead of the
western division of the Bank Mandiri soccer league from PSMS
Medan, North Sumatra, with a 3-1 victory over Persita Tangerang
at Lebakbulus Stadium in South Jakarta on Thursday.

Persija and PSMS both have 43 points, but Persija has the
advantage in goal average, Antara reported.

Brazilian playmaker Luciano Leandro opened the scoring for the
home team in the 11th minute. Persita striker Ilham Jayakesuma
then scored an equalizer one minute before the end of the first
half.

Persija striker Budi Sudarsono sealed his team's victory with
goals in the 50th and 60th minutes.

In Tangerang, host Persikota of Tangerang mayoralty beat
Persikabo of Bogor regency 2-1 in another western division match
at Benteng Stadium.

In Bandung, West Java, in a battle of two Bandung teams,
Persib overcame Persikab 1-0 at Sangkuriang Stadium. (ivy)

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