Shin Tae-yong led Persija Jakarta to a 1-0 victory over Borneo FC Samarinda at Stadion Segiri on Saturday, September 5, 2026, according to the sources. The opening match of the Super League 2026/27 season broke an eight-year winless streak for Macan Kemayoran at the venue, with forward Alexander Jeremejeff scoring the decisive lone goal.
Alexander Jeremejeff Secures Historic Win at Stadion Segiri
Persija last defeated Borneo in September 2018 by the exact same 1-0 scoreline, featuring a late goal by Novri Setiawan at Stadion Aji Imbut because Stadion Segiri was unavailable at the time. Returning to Samarinda eight years later, the visitors secured all three points thanks to Jeremejeff’s clinical finish.
Did you know? Persija’s last victory in Samarinda prior to this match occurred in September 2018 at Stadion Aji Imbut, when Novri Setiawan scored during injury time.
Shin Tae-yong Praises Squad Concentration
Following the final whistle, Shin highlighted the difficulty of opening fixtures and commended his players for maintaining focus. “Setahu saya, Persija sudah sekitar delapan tahun tidak meraih kemenangan di sini. The manager also noted that Borneo delivered a strong challenge and worked hard throughout the ninety minutes.”
Nadeo Argawinata Faces Former Club in Emotional Return
The fixture carried extra significance for goalkeeper Nadeo Argawinata, who debuted for Persija against his former side. Nadeo previously played for Borneo across two stints from 2016 to 2019 and again from 2023 to 2026. “Saya kembali ke Samarinda untuk pertandingan pekan pertama ini. terima kasih atas sambutan dari teman-teman dan masyarakat Samarinda kepada tim kami, Persija Jakarta, serta kepada saya pribadi. Terima kasih atas sambutan hangatnya,” said Nadeo regarding the reception he received from local supporters.
Despite the emotional homecoming, Nadeo maintained professional focus to help secure the clean sheet and protect the slender lead.
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