Jakarta Livin Mandiri rebounded from two consecutive losses by defeating Medan Falcons 3-0 in the women's Proliga 2026 continuation in Malang. This victory propelled the team to fifth place in the standings with 10 points, displacing Bandung BJB Tandamata.
Malang, VIVA – Jakarta Livin Mandiri finally broke free from pressure after suffering two consecutive losses. On Friday, February 6, 2026, at GOR Ken Arok in Malang, coach Yolla Yuliana's team dominated Medan Falcons in the fifth series of the women's Proliga 2026. They secured a decisive 3-0 victory with scores of 25-19, 25-22, and 25-19.
From the first set, Livin Mandiri seized the initiative thanks to the duo of foreign players Ana Bjelica and Weronika Szlagowska. Hard smashes and tight blocks left Falcons struggling. In the second set, Falcons mounted some resistance, but Livin Mandiri stayed composed to win 25-22. The momentum carried into the third set with a 25-19 triumph.
This marked Livin Mandiri's third win in eight matches, halting their negative streak. The result immediately impacted the standings: Livin Mandiri rose to fifth place with 10 points from 8 games (3 wins, 5 losses, sets 12-17), displacing Bandung BJB Tandamata to sixth with 9 points from 7 games (3 wins, 4 losses, sets 12-14).
Meanwhile, Medan Falcons remain winless in eight matches, holding 1 point and stuck at the bottom (0 wins, 8 losses, sets 3-24). The top of the table is led by Gresik Phonska Plus Pupuk Indonesia with 20 points from 8 games (7 wins, 1 loss, sets 22-7), followed by Jakarta Pertamina Enduro with 18 points.
Competition in the mid-table has intensified due to slim point differences. With the competition phase becoming crucial, this win signals positivity for Livin Mandiri heading into the next rounds.
