Liga 1 Regular Season - 19
Arema FC 1 - 0 FT Persijap
Match Events
B. Herrera 6'
↓ B. Lessy ↑F. Ramadhan 19'
27' R. Fahmi
36' H. Yama (R. Fahmi)
41' Matheus Blade
HT
↓ R. Saepul ↑A. Umanailo 46'
53' ↓ J. Guevara ↑Odivan
B. Herrera 58'
66' Betinho
72' ↓ Gustavo Franca ↑Valdeci
72' ↓ A. Fikri ↑J. Hariono
↓ A. Gomez ↑A. Sudi 79'
81' ↓ A. Farisi ↑M. Iksan
A. Ndom 84'
88' J. Hariono
I. Guarrotxena 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Arema FC
Midfielders
A. Satryo
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R. Fahmi
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J. Guevara
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H. Yama
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A. Farisi
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A. Fikri
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Betinho
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Matheus Blade
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Gustavo Franca
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Joel Vinicius
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Gabriel Silva
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BENCH
D. Santoso
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D. Setiawan
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B. Setiawan
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M. Rifai
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Lucas Frigeri
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S. Tuharea
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M. Iksan
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Odivan
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Valdeci
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J. Hariono
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S. G. Balinsa
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D. Mardiyanto
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Persijap
Midfielders
S. Johansah
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R. Hidayat
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Tiri
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A. Ndom
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B. Lessy
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R. Saepul
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A. Gomez
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W. Hamisi
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B. Herrera
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Franca Carlos
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I. Guarrotxena
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BENCH
M. Ardiansyah
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A. Umanailo
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F. Ramadhan
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A. Fadlillah
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Indra Arya
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Z. Alamsah
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R. Akbar
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Dicky Kurniawan
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A. Sudi
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2025 | Persijap | 0 - 0 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium |
Arema FC Win
Persijap Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 19 GD: +18
P: 19 GD: +17
P: 19 GD: +22
P: 19 GD: +17
P: 19 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +8
P: 19 GD: +1
P: 19 GD: +3
P: 19 GD: -3
P: 19 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: -2
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 19 GD: 0
P: 19 GD: -8
P: 19 GD: -19
P: 19 GD: -16
P: 19 GD: -18
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Persib Bandung | 33 | 78 | 58 | 21 | +37 | |
| 2 | Pusamania Borneo | 33 | 76 | 67 | 30 | +37 | |
| 3 | Persija | 33 | 68 | 62 | 29 | +33 | |
| 4 | Persebaya Surabaya | 33 | 55 | 56 | 35 | +21 | |
| 5 | Malut United | 33 | 53 | 67 | 46 | +21 | |
| 6 | Dewa United | 33 | 53 | 44 | 36 | +8 | |
| 7 | Bhayangkara FC | 33 | 50 | 46 | 45 | +1 | |
| 8 | Bali United | 33 | 48 | 56 | 48 | +8 | |
| 9 | Arema FC | 33 | 45 | 50 | 46 | +4 | |
| 10 | Persita | 33 | 45 | 37 | 34 | +3 | |
| 11 | PSIM Yogyakarta | 33 | 45 | 42 | 40 | +2 | |
| 12 | Persik Kediri | 33 | 39 | 42 | 56 | -14 | |
| 13 | Persijap | 33 | 35 | 31 | 45 | -14 | |
| 14 | PSM Makassar | 33 | 34 | 38 | 46 | -8 | |
| 15 | Persepam Madura Utd | 33 | 32 | 34 | 54 | -20 | |
| 16 | Persis Solo | 33 | 31 | 36 | 58 | -22 | |
| 17 | Semen Padang | 33 | 20 | 22 | 62 | -40 | |
| 18 | PSBS Biak Numfor | 33 | 18 | 31 | 88 | -57 |
P: 33 GD: +37
P: 33 GD: +37
P: 33 GD: +33
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: +8
P: 33 GD: +1
P: 33 GD: +8
P: 33 GD: +4
P: 33 GD: +3
P: 33 GD: +2
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -8
P: 33 GD: -20
P: 33 GD: -22
P: 33 GD: -40
P: 33 GD: -57
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Kanjuruhan Relief: Arema FC Edge Past Persijap in VAR-Dominated Knockout
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. A tense winner-takes-all clash where marginal offside calls proved the ultimate difference between triumphant progression and immediate elimination.
The Opening Act
The crunch match at Kanjuruhan Stadium began with immediate fireworks, defying the cautious approach usually seen in single-leg knockout ties. The Stakes were unmistakably high, yet the visitors played with aggressive intent from the start. Persijap thought they had seized the initiative in the sixth minute when B. Herrera found the back of the net. However, a VAR review quickly intervened, ruling the goal out for a marginal offside. This early scare forced Arema FC to wake up, significantly raising the Intensity of their pressing game as they sought to establish a foothold in front of their home supporters. The midfield battle quickly became a war of attrition, with neither side willing to commit too many bodies forward and risk leaving fatal gaps at the back. It was a classic display of knockout football under immense pressure.
The Pivot
The decisive moment arrived in the 36th minute when the hosts finally unlocked a stubborn defensive line. R. Fahmi orchestrated the move, delivering a precise ball that H. Yama dispatched with clinical efficiency. This breakthrough fundamentally shifted the Balance of the tie, forcing Persijap to abandon their shape and chase the game. The visitors came out fighting after the break, and lightning nearly struck twice in the 58th minute. B. Herrera once again wheeled away in celebration after scoring, only for the video assistant to break his heart a second time. It was a crushing blow to the visitors' morale, effectively puncturing their momentum just as they looked primed to mount a serious comeback, while the home crowd roared in evident relief.
The Resolution
Having survived a massive second-half scare, Arema FC dropped deeper into their own half to protect their fragile advantage. The home side managed the remaining minutes with cynical effectiveness, nullifying any potential Upset Factor from a desperately frustrated Persijap side. The final whistle confirmed a 1-0 victory, ensuring Arema FC progress to the next round while dumping their opponents completely out of the competition. It was a gritty, unglamorous win that highlighted their defensive resilience and structural discipline. However, the defeated visitors will undoubtedly face a painful journey home, haunted by the knowledge that microscopic offside margins were the only things separating them from keeping their campaign alive.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR disallowed two crucial goals from Persijap's B. Herrera for offside, ultimately preserving Arema FC's slender 1-0 lead and securing their progression in the knockout tie.
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.
Arema FC Poised to Exploit Fragile Persijap in Sudden Death
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. Despite both teams enduring miserable league campaigns, the sudden-death nature of this single-leg knockout tie guarantees a frantic battle for survival.
The Setup
Arema FC host Persijap at Kanjuruhan Stadium on February 02, 2026. The underlying metrics point toward a completely chaotic affair. Both sides carry a dismal Form rating into this clash, having suffered multiple defeats and dropped points in recent weeks. With a modest Stars rating, this match will not feature household names taking over the pitch, but a combined average of nearly four goals conceded per game highlights massive defensive fragility. The overall Stakes might be low for the neutral observer, but for these struggling squads, advancing in this cup tie represents a rare chance at redemption.
Key Battle
The core conflict lies between the home side's attacking unit and the visitors' highly vulnerable backline. Persijap have shipped 41 goals in league play, and their defensive disorganization will be brutally tested. Arema's frontline simply needs to press high and capitalize on the inevitable errors in a matchup where true tactical Balance is practically non-existent.
Our Prediction
Arema FC to progress. Expect a scrappy 2-1 victory for the home side. Persijap's leaky defense will ultimately cost them in a tight, mistake-ridden knockout tie, allowing Arema FC to survive and advance to the next round.