Ricky Nelson’s debut with Persija ends in defeat in Samarinda

Persija Suffer Narrow Loss Against Borneo FC in Ricky Nelson’s Debut

Persija Jakarta failed to secure any points during their visit to Segiri Stadium in Samarinda, suffering a 0-1 defeat to Borneo FC on Sunday afternoon.

Muhammad Sihran became the hero for the home team by scoring the only goal of the match in the 25th minute, sealing victory in a tightly contested fixture.

Unfortunate Start for Ricky Nelson

The result marked a disappointing start for Ricky Nelson, who made his debut as caretaker head coach of Persija following the departure of Carlos Pena.

“I apologize to The Jakmania for not being able to deliver a positive result,” said Nelson.

He expressed hope that the team would perform better in their upcoming home match against Bali United next week.