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Michael Essien scores for Persib Bandung

September 4, 2017 7:29 PM

The Ghana midfielder hit the back of the net for his Indonesian outfit in a 4-1 victory over Sriwijaya

Michael Essien scored as Persib Bandung demolished Sriwijaya 4-1 at the Jakabaring Stadium on Monday afternoon.

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Ezechiel Ndouassel got the opener for Persib Bandung in the 17 minute, before Michael Essien doubled the lead for the side in the 34 minute.

Two more goals in the second half from Febri Haryadi and Fulgensius Keraf for Persib Bandung was enough for the visitors, but just some few seconds before referee blew his last whistle Tijani Belaid registered a consolation goal for Sriwijaya.

The former Chelsea midfielder was replaced by Raphael Maitimo in the 75th minute.

The goal scored by Michael Essien was his fourth for the Indonesian outfit.

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