Liga 1 Regular Season - 18
Dewa United 2 - 0 FT Arema FC
Match Events
A. Farisi 2'
4' Alex
38' ↓ R. Kambuaya ↑E. Vikri
42' Alex (A. Messidoro)
Dalberto 45'+1
HT
46' ↓ R. Nurviat ↑W. Prasetyo
↓ A. Fikri ↑D. Mardiyanto 63'
64' ↓ S. Lilipaly ↑A. Ballah
M. Rifai 65'
↓ A. Farisi ↑M. Iksan 75'
↓ Gustavo Franca ↑Valdeci 75'
77' ↓ B. Fatari ↑Cassio Scheid
↓ B. Setiawan ↑M. Marasabessy 88'
↓ M. Rifai ↑J. Hariono 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Dewa United
Midfielders
S. Stevens
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R. Nurviat
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B. Fatari
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N. Kuipers
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E. Febriansyah
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A. Messidoro
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T. Numberi
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S. Lilipaly
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R. Kambuaya
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T. Marukawa
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Alex
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BENCH
M. Natshir
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M. Rangga
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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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A. Ballah
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Arema FC
Midfielders
Lucas Frigeri
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B. Setiawan
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M. Rifai
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J. Guevara
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A. Farisi
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Matheus Blade
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Betinho
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Gustavo Franca
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A. Fikri
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Gabriel Silva
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Dalberto
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BENCH
D. Santoso
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D. Setiawan
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R. Fachrezi
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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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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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A. Satryo
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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
01/11/2025
08/12/2024
11/02/2023
07/02/2023
03/10/2023
Dewa United Win
Arema FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +17
P: 18 GD: +16
P: 18 GD: +20
P: 18 GD: +18
P: 18 GD: +10
P: 18 GD: +11
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: -4
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: -11
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -19
P: 18 GD: -17
P: 18 GD: -16
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Persib Bandung | 33 | 78 | 59 | 22 | +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 | 41 | +1 | |
| 12 | Persik Kediri | 33 | 39 | 42 | 56 | -14 | |
| 13 | Persijap | 33 | 35 | 31 | 45 | -14 | |
| 14 | PSM Makassar | 33 | 34 | 39 | 47 | -8 | |
| 15 | Persepam Madura Utd | 33 | 32 | 35 | 54 | -19 | |
| 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: +1
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -8
P: 33 GD: -19
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
Clinical Alex Double Dumps Arema FC Out
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. A ruthless first-half display from the hosts settled this knockout tie before the visitors could even find their footing.
Early Blow
Winner takes all at Indomilk Arena, and the hosts wasted absolutely no time asserting their dominance in this high-stakes encounter. In single-leg knockout football, early momentum is everything, and Dewa United grabbed it firmly with both hands. Just four minutes into the contest, persistent early pressure forced a calamitous error from the Arema FC backline, resulting in a penalty. Alex stepped up to the spot, stared down the goalkeeper, and calmly converted to ignite the home crowd. This lightning-fast opener instantly shifted the Balance of the entire tie. Arema were forced to immediately scrap whatever cautious game plan they arrived with, pushing men forward and leaving dangerous gaps behind. It was exactly the start the hosts needed to dictate the tempo.
Before The Break
Desperate to salvage their cup run, the visitors pushed higher up the pitch and desperately tried to crank up the Intensity. However, their attacks largely fizzled out in the final third against a resolute and highly disciplined home defensive block. Arema continually threw bodies forward but lacked the crucial cutting edge required to truly test the goalkeeper. The definitive turning point arrived just three minutes before the interval, punishing the visitors' overcommitment. A devastatingly quick transition saw A. Messidoro pick up the ball in a pocket of space. He carved the exposed opposition defence wide open with a beautifully weighted assist, perfectly finding Alex. The striker made no mistake, firing home his second of the afternoon. At 2-0 down going into the tunnel, the mountain became far too steep for the visitors.
Job Done
The second half played out exactly as Dewa United would have scripted it. With a comfortable two-goal cushion, they expertly managed the massive Stakes of the occasion. The hosts dropped into a compact, disciplined shape, perfectly happy to absorb the disjointed and increasingly desperate attacking waves from Arema FC. There was absolutely zero Upset Factor lurking in the final forty-five minutes, as the visitors slowly ran out of ideas and belief. The final whistle confirmed what everyone inside the stadium knew since the 42nd minute: Dewa United safely progress to the next round, thoroughly deserving their hard-fought victory. For Arema, it marks a bitterly disappointing exit that brutally exposes their tactical frailties in high-pressure, sudden-death scenarios. Seasons end on nights exactly like this.
Key Questions
Who was the standout performer for Dewa United?
Alex was the undisputed hero, netting a brace with goals in the 4th and 42nd minutes.
What does this result mean for Arema FC?
The 2-0 defeat means Arema FC are officially eliminated from this single-leg knockout competition.
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.
Dewa United Edge Past Arema in Cup Grind
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. A severe lack of quality makes this knockout tie a forgettable affair, but Dewa United do enough to survive and advance.
The Setup
Dewa United host Arema FC at Indomilk Arena on January 26, 2026. This tie lacks serious glamour. A dismal Stakes rating confirms the wider indifference to this matchup. Arema's recent struggles—three losses in their last five outings—leave their Form looking incredibly fragile heading into this single-leg knockout. Dewa United hold the upper hand with three recent wins, though a notably low Stars rating indicates a sheer absence of marquee talent on the pitch for either side.
Key Battle
The home side's midfield engine room faces a disjointed Arema defense. Without standout individual names to rely on, this resolves into a pure tactical slog. If Dewa United's central operators can dictate the tempo and recycle possession effectively, Arema's backline will eventually crumble under sustained, albeit unspectacular, pressure.
Our Prediction
Dewa United progress. We expect a narrow, perhaps scrappy victory. Arema FC will sit deep and try to frustrate their hosts, but Dewa United's superior structural organization will eventually break the deadlock in the second half.