The Wisdom behind the Persipura Fiasco
Persipura's reputation as the most successful team in the Indonesian League, which has been ongoing since the 1994-1995 season, has finally been tarnished.
Persipura Jayapura players celebrate a goal scored by Boaz Solossa (three left) in the last eight of the AFC Cup competition, in Papua, Tuesday (26/8/2014).
JAKARTA, KOMPAS — Persipura Jayapura's relegation from Liga 1 in the 2021-2022 season does not need to be lamented for too long. The lowest point of the “Black Pearl” performance in the highest competitive arena of national soccer should be an opportunity to improve, from a club management perspective to become more professional.
Papua is one of the regions in Indonesia that consistently gives birth to the best talent for soccer players. However, natural talent and ability have been proven to be no longer enough to support achievements in the era of modern soccer. This is evidenced by the performance of Persipura, which plunged in the BRI Liga 1 2021-2022.