Indonesian Premier League: Persib Bandung protest against Michale Essien's disallowed goal

Persib Bandung who are not happy with Mchael Essien's goal which was disallowed in their 3-1 defeat have filed a protest against the decision of the match officials.

Persib Bandung were handed a 3-1 defeat at Madura United in the Indonesian Premier League on Sunday.

Michael Essien could have given his side the equaliser in the 54th minute but the centre referee didn't let his goal stand.

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Before the interval Persib Bandung have had a goal scored by Raphael Maitimo disallowed in the 45th minute, so Essien's goal should have put them in the driving seat had both not have been disallowed.

The decisions by the referee did not go down well with the management of Persib who have lodge a protest.

The defeat sinks Persib down on the League table as they drop to 11th on the log.

Djajang Nurdjaman will now turn their focus to their next League game against Persela

Persib Bandung who are not happy with Mchael Essien's goal which was disallowed in their 3-1 defeat have filed a protest against the decision of the match officials. Read Full Story