Michael Essien rescues point for Persib Bandung against high flying Bhayangkara United

Published on: 24 September 2017
Michael Essien rescues point for Persib Bandung against high flying Bhayangkara United
Michael Essien

Michael Essien scored a late equalizer for Persib Bandung as they held in-form Bhayangkara United to a pulsating 1-1 stalemate in the Indonesian top flight league on Sunday morning. 

Persib had not tasted a win in their last five games in the championship, having won just one game and drawn four.

They were close to tasting a defeat in front of their boisterous fans again the league leaders when Brazilian midfielder Paulo Sergio put the visitors ahead in the 27th minute.

But Essien rescued a point for his side with a close range shot in the 74th minute.

The former Chelsea ace was replaced with Atep Rizal on the 80th minute mark.

Persib move up to 8th spot with 35 points after 25 matches.

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