The match between Dewa United FC and Borneo FC.

progresifjaya.co.id,  JAKARTA – Dewa United FC head coach Osmar Loss was delighted and praised his team’s fighting spirit after they successfully snatched three points against hosts Borneo FC at Segiri Stadium, Samarinda, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

In this Matchweek 3 fixture of the 2026/27 BRI Super League, Dewa United FC secured a 3-1 victory thanks to two goals scored during stoppage time. With this win, Dewa United FC temporarily climbed to the top of the standings with 7 points.

“It is important for us to understand that sometimes, when our performance on the pitch doesn’t go as expected, we have to fight harder and show greater resilience in the face of the game’s challenges. After scoring the opening goal, we lost a bit of control and started losing duels,” said Osmar Loss, as quoted by the official I.League website on Thursday, September 17, 2026.

In the match against Borneo FC, Dewa United FC took the lead through a goal by Johnathan Pereira in the 13th minute. Borneo FC later equalized through Ikhsan Nul Zikrak in the 48th minute. Subsequently, Dewa United FC sealed the victory in the dying minutes with a brace from Denilson Junior.

Reflecting on the valuable lessons learned during the match, Osmar Loss noted that fighting spirit and mental toughness can often be the deciding factors when tactical plans aren’t working at their best.

Meanwhile, Dewa United FC’s match-winner, Denilson, expressed his happiness at helping the team secure three points in an away game.

This marked Dewa United FC’s second away victory of the 2025/2026 season; they had previously defeated Persik Kediri 1-0.

For Denilson, his two goals in Samarinda put him level with Madura United striker Dimitar Mitkov as the Super League’s joint-top scorer with three goals.

“I am very happy to wear this jersey. It is a club that opened its doors to me, believed in me, and fought for me,” said the 31-year-old Brazilian striker. (Bembo)