Odemwingie scores in Mandura defeat.

Peter Odemwingie goal in the 45^th minute could help his side defeat resilient Bhayangakra FC after being forced to swallow 2-1 defeat of  Bhayangkara at Patriot Stadium, Bekasi, on Thursday.

The defeat makes Madura United stuck in the second rank with a collection of 25 points, two points adrift of PSM. While Bhayangkara FC rose to fifth position after collecting 24 points.

Madura United and Bhayangkara FC demonstrated an open game since the referee's kick-off whistle blew. Opportunity obtained by Peter Odemwingie in the 12th minute, but kick can be pushed over goalkeeper Setho Raharjo Cloud.

At the time Bhayangkara FC deadlock to penetrate the defense of Madura United, the visitors actually spread the menace in 35 minutes. Cloud again avoided the goal of FC Bhayangkara from conceding by brushed aside Greg Nwokolo's kick.

The hosts were muffled after Madura United managed to open the lead before halftime through Odemwingie after welcoming Greg Nwokolo bait.

Madura United tried to put pressure first into the Bhayangkara FC defense early in the second half. A number of odds were made through Odemwingie and Greg, but they did not work out.

On the other hand, after a deadlock, Bhayangkara FC finally able to equalize in the 72nd minute when Alsan Putra Sanda successfully menceploskan ball into the goal Hery Prasetyo.

Bhayangkara FC finally sealed victory in the 82nd minute after Ilham Udin Armayn took advantage of the chaos in the penalty box Madura United to further menceploskan ball into the goal.