Liga 1 Regular Season - 4

Dewa United 1 - 3 FT Persija

Indomilk Arena

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Futmetrix Verdict
56
FT
Fri, Aug 29
Indonesia
Dewa United
1-3
Persija
⚡ Intensity 53
⚖️ Balance 49
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 50
Late strike seals Persija's progression.

Persija Show Knockout Pedigree in Emphatic Win at Indomilk Arena

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 56/100. The visitors displayed ruthless efficiency in front of goal to survive a spirited comeback and book their ticket to the next round.

Early Breakthrough Sets the Tone

With elimination on the line, the opening exchanges at Indomilk Arena operated at an incredibly high Intensity. Dewa United, backed by their vocal home support, attempted to dictate the early rhythm by dominating the central areas. However, the visitors remained compact, absorbing the pressure while waiting for the perfect moment to strike. That patience was rewarded in the 30th minute when a defensive lapse allowed Maxwell to find a pocket of space. He dispatched a clinical finish past the goalkeeper, silencing the home crowd and handing Persija a crucial advantage. Dewa United pushed forward with renewed urgency to find a response before the break, but the away side's defensive shape held firm, leaving the hosts searching for answers in the dressing room.

A Frantic Second-Half Resurgence

The Balance of power shifted dramatically shortly after the restart as the hosts unleashed a wave of attacking energy. Their relentless push yielded dividends in the 51st minute when Alex carved open the defensive line with a sublime pass, allowing A. Messidoro to smash home a spectacular equaliser. The stadium erupted as the tie was suddenly thrown wide open again. Yet, the momentum swing was shockingly short-lived. Rather than retreating into a defensive shell, Persija immediately recalibrated their attacking strategy. Just twelve minutes later, H. Sjahbandi engineered a sweeping counter-attack and delivered a pinpoint assist for Sousa, who restored the advantage with a composed finish in the 63rd minute. That swift response effectively broke the hosts' rhythm and completely altered the psychological landscape of the match.

The Final Nail in the Coffin

Trailing once more and running out of time to save their cup campaign, Dewa United threw caution to the wind. The Stakes could not have been higher, prompting the home side to commit numbers forward in desperate pursuit of another equaliser. This all-out approach inevitably left gaping holes in their defensive third. As the clock struck the 90th minute, Persija ruthlessly exploited the expansive spaces left behind. Allano found himself on the end of a rapid transition, burying the ball into the back of the net to make it 3-1 and extinguish any lingering hopes of a miraculous late comeback. The final whistle confirmed Dewa United's bitter elimination, while Persija celebrated a hard-fought progression that keeps their silverware dreams very much alive this season.

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Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Dewa United

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

Midfielders
Carlos Eduardo
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A. Nico
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Alan Cardoso
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Sousa
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R. Ridho
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J. Amat
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Bruno Tubarao
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H. Sjahbandi
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Maxwell
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Fabio Silva
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Allano
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BENCH
A. Ardhiyasa
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H. Yama
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F. Azka
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A. Fadilah
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F. Dennis
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B. Rifai
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A. Abdulmanan
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A. Warman
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Thales
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Gustavo Franca
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R. Eksel
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Witan
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Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
08/29/2025 Dewa United 1 - 3 Persija Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
02/08/2025 Dewa United 2 - 1 Persija Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
09/16/2024 Persija 0 - 0 Dewa United Liga 1 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
03/02/2024 Persija 4 - 1 Dewa United Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
08/25/2023 Dewa United 2 - 0 Persija Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
04/10/2023 Dewa United 0 - 1 Persija Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
08/29/2025
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
02/08/2025
Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
09/16/2024
Liga 1 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
03/02/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
08/25/2023
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
04/10/2023
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
Dewa United Win
Persija Win
Draw