Jakarta Livin Mandiri secured a key victory by defeating league leaders Jakarta Pertamina Enduro 3-1 in the second round of the Proliga 2026 women's sector in Bojonegoro. The match, held on February 13, 2026, opens opportunities for Livin Mandiri to reach the final four. Coaches from both teams offered honest assessments of their players' performances.
Competition in the Proliga 2026 women's sector heated up after Jakarta Livin Mandiri upset league leaders Jakarta Pertamina Enduro (JPE) 3-1 (25-12, 25-20, 15-25, 25-20). The match took place at GOR Utama in Bojonegoro on Friday, February 13, 2026, during the second round.
Livin Mandiri played aggressively from the first set, relying on players like Yolla Yuliana, Salsabilla, Ola Puhili, and imports Weronica Szlagowska and Ana Bjelica. They dominated the opener 25-12. The second set was tight, with JPE leading 12-11 at one point, but Livin Mandiri turned it around to win 25-20.
JPE, featuring Megawati Hangestri, Wilma Salas, Rissa Mega, Tisya Amallya, Nurlaili, and Iana Shcherban, rallied in the third set for a 25-15 victory driven by Wilma Salas's dominance. However, in the fourth set, Livin Mandiri regained focus and closed the match 25-20. This win boosts Livin Mandiri's chances for the final four, following five wins in their previous ten matches.
JPE coach Bullent Karsioglu admitted his team may have been overconfident due to their top position. "My players might have played too confidently because they were in first place in the standings," he said. JPE manager Widi Triyoso noted the team's performance was below their best and would be evaluated, though they remain optimistic.
Livin Mandiri assistant coach Wilda Siti Nurfadila explained that the strategy of playing without pressure worked effectively, despite a dip in focus after leading 2-0. The head coach is Danai Sriwatcharamethakul.
