Persiraja Aceh earned a hard-fought 2-1 home win against Sriwijaya FC in the Indonesian Liga 2 on Saturday night. The result provides a significant boost to Persiraja's promotion aspirations, as they overcame a traditional rival in a tense and passionate encounter at their home stadium. The home side started on the front foot and were rewarded with an early goal, sending the local fans into raptures. Sriwijaya FC grew into the game and found an equalizer against the run of play just before halftime. The second half was a cagey affair, but Persiraja's pressure told as they scored a decisive winner midway through the period, holding on defensively to secure the victory. The match had a playoff intensity, with both teams aware of the importance of the points for the league table. The win moves Persiraja Aceh closer to the top spots, while Sriwijaya FC will be disappointed not to have taken at least a point from their travels.