Liga 1 Regular Season - 30
Dewa United 1 - 0 FT Persijap
Match Events
Franca Carlos 2'
43' R. Kambuaya
HT
52' Alex
↓ R. Saepul ↑A. Umanailo 55'
B. Herrera 58'
62' I. Jenner
68' ↓ R. Kambuaya ↑R. Struick
68' ↓ E. Vikri ↑T. Marukawa
↓ N. Yakubu ↑A. Sudi 71'
79' ↓ A. Messidoro ↑W. Prasetyo
80' N. Kuipers
86' ↓ N. Sadaoui ↑S. Lilipaly
↓ R. Hidayat ↑B. Lessy 87'
↓ W. Hamisi ↑A. Fadlillah 87'
I. Guarrotxena 90'+3
Franca Carlos (Franca Carlos) 90'+10
FT
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2026 | Persijap | 0 - 3 | Dewa United | Liga 1 | Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium |
01/12/2026
Dewa United Win
Persijap Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +34
P: 30 GD: +34
P: 30 GD: +30
P: 30 GD: +20
P: 30 GD: +10
P: 30 GD: +3
P: 30 GD: +3
P: 30 GD: +8
P: 30 GD: +8
P: 30 GD: -1
P: 30 GD: -1
P: 30 GD: -16
P: 30 GD: -5
P: 30 GD: -15
P: 30 GD: -18
P: 30 GD: -20
P: 30 GD: -29
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
Heartbreak from the Spot Ensures Narrow Home Victory
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. A tense tactical battle exploded into a dramatic finale, with a missed stoppage-time penalty ensuring the points stayed with the high-flying hosts.
Early Midfield Chess
The atmosphere at Banten International Stadium was charged with expectation as both sides engaged in an intricate tactical battle early on. Surprisingly, it was the visiting Persijap who controlled possession with 55% of the ball, dictating the tempo across the middle third. However, their territorial advantage lacked the crucial final pass, running into a highly disciplined Dewa United defensive block. The hosts were content to absorb pressure and hit on the counter, registering a remarkable ten shots on target throughout the contest compared to the visitors' six. High Stakes were evident in every challenge, with the away side desperate for points to pull away from the relegation conversation. Despite the attacking intent, both goalkeepers stood firm during the opening exchanges, ensuring the sides went into the break deadlocked in a fascinating game of tactical chess.
The Breakthrough
The defining breakthrough finally arrived just seven minutes into the second half, completely altering the complexion of the match. In the 52nd minute, Alex stepped up to the penalty spot for the hosts, showing nerves of steel to dispatch the ball past the keeper. That pivotal moment forced a massive tactical shift, pushing the Intensity of the contest to its absolute limits. Chasing the game, Persijap abandoned their cautious approach and committed numbers forward, launching a barrage of attacks that tested the home side's resolve. Dewa United responded by dropping slightly deeper, inviting pressure while looking to exploit the newly vacated spaces behind the visiting defence. The midfield transformed into a physical battleground of desperate interceptions, with the hosts defending their slender advantage valiantly as the clock ticked down toward an increasingly tense conclusion.
Heartbreak at the Death
Nothing could have prepared the fans for the heart-stopping climax that unfolded deep into stoppage time. With ten minutes of added time on the clock, Persijap were handed a golden lifeline in the form of a late penalty. Franca Carlos took responsibility, but under immense pressure, he failed to convert the spot-kick, letting the hosts off the hook in the most dramatic fashion possible. The home side's ability to maintain Balance during those chaotic final moments ultimately secured all three points. This hard-fought 1-0 victory cements Dewa United's comfortable seventh-place standing and extends their impressive unbeaten run. Meanwhile, the agonizing late miss leaves Persijap stranded in 14th position, nursing a painful defeat that keeps them nervously looking over their shoulders as the season progresses.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Franca Carlos the turning point?
Absolutely. Missing the penalty deep into stoppage time extinguished Persijap's final hope, confirming Dewa United's hard-fought 1-0 victory and breaking the visitors' hearts.
Did Dewa United deserve the late equalizer?
Dewa United actually held a 1-0 lead and won. It was Persijap who received the late opportunity to equalize, but Franca Carlos missed the crucial stoppage-time penalty.
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.
Resilience Meets Ambition on the Pitch
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. While the league table suggests a mismatch, an incredible run of unbeaten results from both sides makes this an intriguing tactical puzzle.
The Setup
Dewa United sit comfortably in seventh place, boasting a strong Form rating that underlines their consistency in the top half. On April 29, 2026, the Indomilk Arena plays host to a Persijap side that, despite sitting 14th and fighting to distance themselves from the lower tier of the table, have somehow mirrored that exact unbeaten streak over their last five games. A modest Stakes metric reflects the lack of immediate title implications at this stage of the regular season, but the Balance of this tie is much tighter than the standings imply. This marks a true test of whether the visitors can keep their unexpected momentum going away from home.
Key Battle
With a lack of marquee Stars dictating the narrative on the wings or up front, this fixture comes down to the home side's fluid midfield functioning against a deeply entrenched visiting backline. Persijap will almost certainly sit deep, absorb pressure, and challenge their opponents to break them down through the middle. The hosts must maintain patience and width to stretch a defense that has proven incredibly stubborn in recent weeks.
Our Prediction
Our take is that the hosts will dominate possession from the first whistle, but the visitors are far too organized to roll over easily. Dewa United should eventually edge a tight contest 1-0 late in the second half when defensive fatigue finally sets in for the away side.