Liga 1 Regular Season - 10
Arema FC 1 - 3 FT Pusamania Borneo
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Arema FC
Midfielders
A. Satryo
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B. Setiawan
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Luiz Gustavo
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J. Guevara
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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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I. Puleio
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Dalberto
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Paulinho Moccelin
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BENCH
D. Setiawan
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F. Arjidan
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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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Valdeci
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M. Marasabessy
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J. Hariono
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S. G. Balinsa
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D. Mardiyanto
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D. Santoso
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Pusamania Borneo
Midfielders
N. Argawinata
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F. Fathurrahman
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K. Teguh
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C. Nduwarugira
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Caxambu
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Enero
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K. Hirose
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J. Villa
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Maicon Souza
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Joel Vinicius
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M. Peralta
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BENCH
Ahmad Agung
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I. Zikrak
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D. Hardiansyah
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D. Fasya
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A. Buffon
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F. Adit
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Douglas Coutinho
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H. M. Al
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M. Sihran
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S. Trisna
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H. Alhafiz
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D. Kuswardani
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2025 | Arema FC | 1 - 3 | Pusamania Borneo | Liga 1 | Kanjuruhan Stadium |
| 01/19/2025 | Pusamania Borneo | 3 - 1 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Stadion Batakan |
| 08/17/2024 | Arema FC | 0 - 2 | Pusamania Borneo | Liga 1 | Stadion Gelora Supriyadi |
| 08/04/2024 | Pusamania Borneo | 1 - 1 (PEN 0-1) | Arema FC | Piala Presiden | Stadion Manahan |
| 04/21/2024 | Pusamania Borneo | 1 - 2 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Stadion Batakan |
| 10/06/2023 | Arema FC | 0 - 1 | Pusamania Borneo | Liga 1 | Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta |
10/26/2025
01/19/2025
08/17/2024
08/04/2024
04/21/2024
10/06/2023
Arema FC Win
Pusamania Borneo Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Borneo Advance as Nine-Man Arema Implode
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 80/100. A complete lack of discipline turned a tense knockout tie into a procession for Pusamania Borneo, who ruthlessly exploited Arema FC's self-destruction to progress.
The Early Strike
The high Stakes of this single-leg knockout tie demanded a cautious start from the home side. Pusamania Borneo completely ignored that unwritten rule. They silenced Kanjuruhan Stadium inside three minutes when M. Peralta found the back of the net with clinical precision. This early breakthrough completely shattered the Balance of the match, forcing Arema FC to abandon their conservative game plan and chase an equaliser far sooner than their manager intended. The hosts pushed bodies forward, dictating the tempo, but Borneo organised themselves into an impenetrable defensive block. The visitors looked completely comfortable protecting their narrow advantage through the remainder of a scrappy first half, daring Arema into ineffective long-range efforts while comfortably controlling the space.
Total Implosion
Our verdict on the second half is straightforward: tactical suicide by the home side. The decisive turning point arrived in the 58th minute when J. Guevara saw a straight red card for a moment of madness. Down to ten men, the hosts needed absolute composure to stay in the tie. Instead, they lost their collective heads. The Intensity of the occasion spilled over into increasingly reckless challenges, eventually resulting in a catastrophic second red card for B. Setiawan in the 78th minute. You simply cannot survive a high-pressure knockout tie with only nine men on the pitch. Pusamania Borneo smelled blood immediately. Within sixty seconds of the second dismissal, Enero delivered a perfectly weighted assist for Douglas Coutinho to double the lead. That brutal sequence effectively killed the contest.
Stoppage Time Chaos
The dying moments of the match descended into a bizarre, breathless shootout. The Upset Factor was practically nonexistent with Arema fielding just nine players, yet they somehow managed to win a 90th-minute penalty against the run of play. Dalberto stepped up and converted with supreme confidence, offering the remaining home fans a fleeting, illusionary moment of consolation. Pusamania Borneo snuffed out that tiny spark of hope instantly. Straight from the subsequent restart, they sliced through the exhausted home defence. M. Sihran carved out the space to set up J. Villa, who finished ruthlessly to restore the two-goal cushion. A definitive 3-1 victory sends the visitors marching safely through to the next round. For Arema FC, their tournament journey ends in a spectacular mess of their own making.
Key Questions
How did the red card for J. Guevara impact the match?
His 58th-minute dismissal shattered Arema FC's shape, forcing them to overcommit. The resulting panic directly led to a second red card and Borneo's match-winning goal shortly after.
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.
Championship Survival on the Line at Kanjuruhan
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 72/100. This single-leg knockout tie is a harsh reality check for Arema FC against a relentless Pusamania Borneo side chasing ultimate championship glory.
The Setup
The October 26, 2025 clash at Kanjuruhan Stadium is a winner-takes-all affair that could define the entire campaign. While the Stars rating might be modest with a distinct lack of marquee names on show, the championship Stakes are palpable. Pusamania Borneo arrive with an intimidating Form profile, boasting a brilliant fifty-percent win rate on the road this season. Arema FC, languishing mid-table with just one victory in their last five outings, face a massive uphill climb. This elimination match leaves absolutely no room for error; the visitors know a victory here paves their immediate way to the title.
Key Battle
Without standout marquee names dominating the headlines, this matchup boils down to structural discipline and unit cohesion. Pusamania Borneo's attacking unit has plundered 48 goals this term, and they will relentlessly test an Arema FC defensive block that has looked severely disjointed in recent weeks. The stark contrast in Balance strongly favors the visitors' fluid forward line, putting immense pressure on a fragile home defence.
Our Prediction
Pusamania Borneo progress. Expect the visitors' away day specialism to shine through in a decisive, heavy-hitting victory. With expected goals sitting high, Borneo's sheer attacking volume will easily overpower Arema's resistance, knocking the hosts out and keeping the away side's title dreams burning brightly into the next round.