Liga 1 Regular Season - 5

Arema FC 1 - 2 FT Dewa United

Kanjuruhan Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
46
FT
Sat, Sep 13
Indonesia
Arema FC
1-2
Dewa United
⚡ Intensity 46
⚖️ Balance 31
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 50
Dewa United knock out Arema FC.

Dewa United Silence Kanjuruhan to Eliminate Arema

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. In a winner takes all scenario, Dewa United delivered a ruthless away performance to knock Arema FC out of the competition.

The Early Shockwave

A crunch match at Kanjuruhan Stadium delivered an early shockwave that stunned the home faithful. Dewa United arrived with a clear tactical blueprint, bypassing any conservative feeling-out process. Their aggressive intent paid off magnificently just twelve minutes into the contest. S. Lilipaly orchestrated the breakthrough, threading a masterful assist through the defensive lines for Alex to finish with cold precision. This early opener fundamentally altered the Intensity of the entire fixture. The home side, backed by their passionate supporters, suddenly found themselves chasing a game they desperately needed to control. Dewa United settled into a comfortable rhythm, disrupting passing lanes and frustrating the hosts. Arema FC struggled to string meaningful attacks together, completely suffocated by the visitors' organized pressing during the opening forty-five minutes.

Marukawa Twists the Knife

The second half saw Arema FC desperately pushing higher up the pitch, fully aware that their survival in this single-leg knockout hung by a thread. They committed more bodies forward in an attempt to restore Balance to the contest. However, this aggressive shift left gaping holes in their defensive structure. Dewa United absorbed the pressure beautifully, waiting patiently for the inevitable counter-attack opportunity. That decisive moment arrived in the 77th minute. A. Messidoro read the game perfectly, delivering a surgical assist that cut through the retreating defense. T. Marukawa latched onto the pass and finished with absolute composure. That second goal acted as a brutal psychological blow, effectively silencing Kanjuruhan Stadium and putting the tie seemingly out of reach for the struggling hosts.

Late Consolation and Elimination

Facing certain elimination, Arema FC threw caution to the wind in the dying stages of the match. The Stakes could not have been higher, and they finally found a brief glimmer of hope when Dalberto struck in the 90th minute. But this late surge proved to be nothing more than a minor inconvenience for Dewa United. The clock was the ultimate enemy for the home side, and the final whistle confirmed their fate. Dewa United executed the perfect away performance to win the tie and secure their progression to the next round. Arema FC's journey ends here in bitter disappointment on their own turf. It was a masterclass in knockout football management from the visitors, proving that ruthless efficiency trumps territorial possession when everything is on the line.

Key Questions

Who scored the goals for Dewa United?

Alex opened the scoring in the 12th minute, followed by T. Marukawa in the 77th minute.

Did Arema FC manage to score?

Yes, Dalberto scored a late consolation goal in the 90th minute before their elimination.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Arema FC

Midfielders
Lucas Frigeri
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B. Setiawan
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Yann Motta
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Matheus Blade
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Luiz Gustavo
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A. Farisi
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A. Fikri
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S. G. Balinsa
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Dalberto
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I. Puleio
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Paulinho Moccelin
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BENCH
D. Santoso
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D. Setiawan
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F. Arjidan
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A. Casvari
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M. Rifai
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J. Guevara
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A. Agusti
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S. Tuharea
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M. Iksan
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Odivan
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M. Marasabessy
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J. Hariono
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Dewa United

Midfielders
S. Stevens
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E. Febriansyah
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N. Kuipers
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B. Fatari
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R. Nurviat
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Jaja
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A. Messidoro
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R. Kambuaya
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S. Lilipaly
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Alex
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T. Marukawa
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BENCH
M. Natshir
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A. Setiawan
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K. Rizky
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Cassio Scheid
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E. Vikri
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S. Bagaskara
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W. Prasetyo
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T. Numberi
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F. Eka
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A. Ballah
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Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
09/13/2025 Arema FC 1 - 2 Dewa United Liga 1 Kanjuruhan Stadium
01/11/2025 Dewa United 2 - 0 Arema FC Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
08/12/2024 Arema FC 0 - 0 Dewa United Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Supriyadi
11/02/2023 Arema FC 2 - 1 Dewa United Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
07/02/2023 Dewa United 1 - 0 Arema FC Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
03/10/2023 Arema FC 0 - 0 Dewa United Liga 1 PTIK Stadium
09/13/2025
Liga 1 Kanjuruhan Stadium
01/11/2025
Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
08/12/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Supriyadi
11/02/2023
Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
07/02/2023
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
03/10/2023
Liga 1 PTIK Stadium
Arema FC Win
Dewa United Win
Draw