PS Badung 1-1 Persiwah Mempawah: Stalemate in Indo D4 as Both Sides Battle for Position

PS Badung and Persiwah Mempawah played out a 1-1 draw in the Indo D4 competition on June 5, 2026. The result leaves both teams jostling in the middle of the table, with little separation between them and the promotion places.

Match Overview

The match at Badung’s home stadium was a tight, physical contest typical of lower-league Indonesian football. Persiwah Mempawah took the lead early in the second half, but PS Badung responded quickly to earn a share of the spoils. Neither side could find a winner in the closing stages.

Key Moments

• 52’ – Persiwah strikes: A long ball over the top caught out the Badung defense, and the Persiwah forward rounded the goalkeeper to score.
• 58’ – Badung levels: A free kick from just outside the box was curled brilliantly into the top corner by the home team’s set-piece specialist.
• 70’ – Missed chance: Badung nearly took the lead when a header from a corner hit the crossbar.
• 85’ – Persiwah threat: Late pressure from the visitors forced a sharp save from the Badung goalkeeper.

Tactical Story

The game was largely contested in midfield, with both sides employing a cautious approach. Badung relied on set pieces and long-range efforts, while Persiwah looked to exploit space in behind with quick counter-attacks. The early second-half goal opened the game up briefly, but defensive discipline returned after the equalizer.

Standout Players

Badung’s playmaker was the standout, scoring the equalizer and creating several other chances with his dead-ball delivery. Persiwah’s center-back duo was solid, limiting Badung’s scoring opportunities from open play.

Season Impact

The draw leaves PS Badung in the lower half of the Indo D4 table, while Persiwah Mempawah remain just outside the promotion zone. Both teams will need to turn draws into wins if they are to challenge for a place in the next tier.