GLOBAL INVESTIGASI NEWS, Banten, April 20, 2026 — The officiating in the Liga 1 Indonesia Week 28 match between Dewa United FC and Persib Bandung has come under intense public scrutiny.
The match, which ended in a 2-2 draw, is considered to have been marred by several controversial decisions that sparked widespread debate. The referee in charge, Yoko Supriyanto, drew particular attention after validating two Dewa United goals that were strongly protested by the Persib Bandung side.
For the first goal, several parties argued that the ball had already crossed the touchline before the assist was made. Meanwhile, the second goal was disputed due to alleged violations, including a possible handball or offside in the build-up to the goal.
The result directly affected both teams’ positions in the standings and triggered strong disappointment from Persib Bandung head coach, Bojan Hodak. He stated that the referee’s performance in the match was not optimal and had disadvantaged his team.
Reactions also emerged from supporters and netizens across various social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, questioning the legitimacy of the goals and the consistency in the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology.
Several national football analysts have urged the competition operator, PT Liga Indonesia Baru, along with the referee committee, to conduct a thorough evaluation of the incident. Transparency and accountability are seen as crucial to maintaining the integrity of the competition.
As of this report, there has been no official statement from the league organizers or the referee committee regarding the controversy.
The public now awaits firm action and clarification to ensure fairness in the organization of national football competitions.
The referee who led the controversial Dewa United vs Persib Bandung (2-2) match on April 20, 2026, was Yoko Supriyanto.
He became a focal point after approving two Dewa United goals that were protested by Persib, including one goal where the ball was deemed to have gone out of play.
Referee: Yoko Supriyanto
Controversy: The first goal was considered to have involved the ball crossing the touchline, while the second was disputed due to a potential handball or offside before the goal.
Impact: The 2-2 draw in Week 28 of the BRI Super League left Persib coach Bojan Hodak deeply disappointed with the referee’s performance.
The decisions sparked debate on social media, including Instagram and Facebook, regarding the legitimacy of the goals.
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