Liga 1 Regular Season - 15

Dewa United 5 - 1 FT Persis Solo

Indomilk Arena

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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Dec 20
Indonesia
Dewa United
5-1
Persis Solo
⚡ Intensity 69
⚖️ Balance 22
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Dewa dismantle Persis to progress comfortably.

Dewa United Run Riot to Dump Persis Solo Out

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. A ruthless five-goal masterclass in this single-leg knockout tie laid bare the massive gulf in quality as the hosts marched effortlessly into the next round.

The First-Half Onslaught

This knockout clash at Indomilk Arena quickly transformed into a merciless exhibition of attacking football. Dewa United wasted no time asserting their authority, slicing through an incredibly fragile defensive line. The breakthrough arrived swiftly in the 15th minute when Alex found the back of the net, setting off wild celebrations in the stands. This early strike triggered pure panic among the visiting ranks. Just three minutes later, disaster struck for Persis Solo as K. Tanaka inadvertently turned the ball into his own net. The visitors were completely shell-shocked, and before they could reorganise, A. Messidoro capitalised on the chaos to stroke home a third in the 20th minute. The absolute Intensity of the hosts' pressing game suffocated their opponents, effectively ending the contest inside the opening quarter.

A Brief Glimmer

Staring down the barrel of a humiliating exit, the visiting side desperately needed a lifeline to salvage any shred of dignity before the half-time whistle. They began to play with slightly more urgency, pushing bodies forward in search of a response. Their persistence finally yielded a tangible reward when a clumsy challenge inside the box led to a penalty in the 45th minute. Eager to make amends for his earlier blunder, K. Tanaka stepped up and confidently dispatched the spot-kick. While the goal gave the travelling supporters a momentary lift, the underlying Balance of the match never truly shifted. Dewa United comfortably dictated the tempo throughout the middle third of the park, ensuring that this solitary strike remained a mere footnote rather than the spark of a miraculous comeback.

The Final Nails

Any lingering fantasies of a dramatic second-half turnaround were ruthlessly extinguished in the closing stages. As Persis Solo committed players forward in a desperate bid to close the deficit, they left gaping voids at the back. The hosts ruthlessly exploited these spaces. In the 83rd minute, the visitors' misery was compounded when Z. Fariz turned the ball into his own net, marking their second own goal of this calamitous outing. The destruction was complete three minutes later; S. Lilipaly carved the defence open with a pinpoint pass, allowing A. Messidoro to slot home his second goal of the evening. The final whistle confirmed a comprehensive victory, sending Dewa United safely through to the next round while dumping a bruised and battered opposition out of the competition.

Key Questions

What caused the 6-goal thriller?

Dewa United's relentless early pressure forced two catastrophic own goals, while A. Messidoro's clinical finishing effectively dismantled the fragile Persis Solo defence from the outset.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
58%
42%
Dewa United 58%
Persis Solo 42%
Corners
3
5
Dewa United 3
Persis Solo 5
Yellow Cards
1
0
Dewa United 1
Persis Solo 0
Red Cards
0
0
Dewa United 0
Persis Solo 0

Match Events

15' Alex
18' K. Tanaka
20' A. Messidoro
26' 🟨 R. Kambuaya
K. Tanaka 45'
HT
46' 🔄 B. Fatari Cassio Scheid
K. Tanaka G. Numberi 🔄 70'
A. Castanheira A. Poerba 🔄 70'
74' 🔄 A. Ballah E. Febriansyah
74' 🔄 T. Marukawa S. Lilipaly
75' 🔄 R. Nurviat A. Setiawan
I. Jauhari S. Saimima 🔄 75'
83' Z. Fariz
Z. Fariz I. Tanamal 🔄 84'
G. Kastaneer A. Kaka 🔄 84'
85' 🔄 P. Mbaga E. Vikri
86' A. Messidoro (S. Lilipaly)
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Dewa United

Midfielders
S. Stevens
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Nurviat
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Fatari
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Kuipers
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Ballah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Kambuaya
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Numberi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Marukawa
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Messidoro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Mbaga
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Alex
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
M. Natshir
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Cassio Scheid
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Setiawan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Arjunsyah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Febriansyah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Lilipaly
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Struick
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Eka
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Bagaskara
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Vikri
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Persis Solo

Midfielders
M. Riyandi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Alrizky
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
X. Schenk
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Sutanto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Tutuarima
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Z. Fariz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Yamamoto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
K. Tanaka
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Castanheira
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
G. Kastaneer
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Jauhari
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
G. Pandenuwu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Miziar
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Mannan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
G. Numberi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Taufik
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Sule
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Z. Arifin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Poerba
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Saimima
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Tanamal
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Kaka
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
12/20/2025 Dewa United 5 - 1 Persis Solo Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
05/17/2025 Persis Solo 1 - 1 Dewa United Liga 1 Stadion Manahan
12/21/2024 Dewa United 2 - 0 Persis Solo Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
12/17/2023 Persis Solo 1 - 2 Dewa United Liga 1 Stadion Manahan
08/04/2023 Dewa United 0 - 0 Persis Solo Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
01/14/2023 Dewa United 1 - 1 Persis Solo Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
07/25/2022 Persis Solo 2 - 3 Dewa United Liga 1 Stadion Madya Magelang
06/24/2022 Dewa United 1 - 1 Persis Solo Piala Presiden Stadion Manahan
12/27/2021 Dewa United 1 - 2 Persis Solo Liga 2
12/20/2025
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
05/17/2025
Liga 1 Stadion Manahan
12/21/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
12/17/2023
Liga 1 Stadion Manahan
08/04/2023
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
01/14/2023
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
07/25/2022
Liga 1 Stadion Madya Magelang
06/24/2022
Piala Presiden Stadion Manahan
12/27/2021
Liga 2
Dewa United Win
Persis Solo Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Pusamania Borneo 15 34 29 13 +16 LMalut United 3 - 2 Pusamania Borneo (28-12-2025)DPersebaya Surabaya 2 - 2 Pusamania Borneo (20-12-2025)LPersib Bandung 3 - 1 Pusamania Borneo (05-12-2025)LPusamania Borneo 0 - 1 Bali United (30-11-2025)WPusamania Borneo 1 - 0 Persepam Madura Utd (22-11-2025)
2 Persib Bandung 15 34 25 10 +15 WPersib Bandung 1 - 0 PSM Makassar (27-12-2025)WPersib Bandung 2 - 0 Bhayangkara FC (21-12-2025)LMalut United 2 - 0 Persib Bandung (14-12-2025)WPersib Bandung 3 - 1 Pusamania Borneo (05-12-2025)WPersepam Madura Utd 1 - 4 Persib Bandung (30-11-2025)
3 Persija 15 32 30 13 +17 WPersija 3 - 0 Bhayangkara FC (29-12-2025)LSemen Padang 1 - 0 Persija (22-12-2025)WPersija 2 - 0 PSIM Yogyakarta (28-11-2025)WPersija 3 - 1 Persik Kediri (20-11-2025)WArema FC 1 - 2 Persija (08-11-2025)
4 Malut United 15 31 26 15 +11 WMalut United 3 - 2 Pusamania Borneo (28-12-2025)WPSM Makassar 0 - 1 Malut United (21-12-2025)WMalut United 2 - 0 Persib Bandung (14-12-2025)DMalut United 1 - 1 Arema FC (29-11-2025)DPersita 0 - 0 Malut United (23-11-2025)
5 Persita 15 25 19 13 +6 WArema FC 0 - 1 Persita (30-12-2025)WPersita 3 - 0 Persik Kediri (21-12-2025)LDewa United 1 - 0 Persita (29-11-2025)DPersita 0 - 0 Malut United (23-11-2025)LPSBS Biak Numfor 2 - 1 Persita (06-11-2025)
6 PSIM Yogyakarta 15 24 19 18 +1 DPSIM Yogyakarta 2 - 2 PSBS Biak Numfor (29-12-2025)DPersijap 1 - 1 PSIM Yogyakarta (23-12-2025)LPersija 2 - 0 PSIM Yogyakarta (28-11-2025)WPSIM Yogyakarta 1 - 0 Bhayangkara FC (22-11-2025)DPersis Solo 2 - 2 PSIM Yogyakarta (08-11-2025)
7 Persebaya Surabaya 15 22 21 15 +6 WPersebaya Surabaya 4 - 0 Persijap (28-12-2025)DPersebaya Surabaya 2 - 2 Pusamania Borneo (20-12-2025)DPSM Makassar 1 - 1 Persebaya Surabaya (06-12-2025)DBhayangkara FC 1 - 1 Persebaya Surabaya (28-11-2025)DPersebaya Surabaya 1 - 1 Arema FC (22-11-2025)
8 Bali United 15 21 19 18 +1 DBali United 0 - 0 Dewa United (29-12-2025)WPSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 3 Bali United (22-12-2025)WPusamania Borneo 0 - 1 Bali United (30-11-2025)DBali United 0 - 0 Persis Solo (23-11-2025)LBhayangkara FC 2 - 1 Bali United (07-11-2025)
9 PSM Makassar 15 19 20 15 +5 LPersib Bandung 1 - 0 PSM Makassar (27-12-2025)LPSM Makassar 0 - 1 Malut United (21-12-2025)DPSM Makassar 1 - 1 Persebaya Surabaya (06-12-2025)WPersis Solo 3 - 4 PSM Makassar (29-11-2025)WPSM Makassar 5 - 0 PSBS Biak Numfor (21-11-2025)
10 Bhayangkara FC 15 19 12 14 -2 LPersija 3 - 0 Bhayangkara FC (29-12-2025)LPersib Bandung 2 - 0 Bhayangkara FC (21-12-2025)DBhayangkara FC 1 - 1 Persebaya Surabaya (28-11-2025)LPSIM Yogyakarta 1 - 0 Bhayangkara FC (22-11-2025)WBhayangkara FC 2 - 1 Bali United (07-11-2025)
11 Arema FC 15 18 21 21 0 LArema FC 0 - 1 Persita (30-12-2025)DArema FC 2 - 2 Persepam Madura Utd (23-12-2025)DMalut United 1 - 1 Arema FC (29-11-2025)DPersebaya Surabaya 1 - 1 Arema FC (22-11-2025)LArema FC 1 - 2 Persija (08-11-2025)
12 Persik Kediri 15 18 17 23 -6 WPersik Kediri 2 - 1 Persis Solo (27-12-2025)LPersita 3 - 0 Persik Kediri (21-12-2025)WPersik Kediri 2 - 1 Semen Padang (27-11-2025)LPersija 3 - 1 Persik Kediri (20-11-2025)DPersik Kediri 1 - 1 Persebaya Surabaya (07-11-2025)
13 Persepam Madura Utd 15 17 18 20 -2 WPersepam Madura Utd 5 - 1 Semen Padang (28-12-2025)DArema FC 2 - 2 Persepam Madura Utd (23-12-2025)LPersepam Madura Utd 1 - 4 Persib Bandung (30-11-2025)LPusamania Borneo 1 - 0 Persepam Madura Utd (22-11-2025)WPersepam Madura Utd 2 - 1 Persijap (09-11-2025)
14 Dewa United 15 17 17 23 -6 DBali United 0 - 0 Dewa United (29-12-2025)WDewa United 5 - 1 Persis Solo (20-12-2025)WDewa United 1 - 0 Persita (29-11-2025)LPersib Bandung 1 - 0 Dewa United (21-11-2025)LDewa United 0 - 1 PSM Makassar (09-11-2025)
15 PSBS Biak Numfor 15 13 15 32 -17 DPSIM Yogyakarta 2 - 2 PSBS Biak Numfor (29-12-2025)LPSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 3 Bali United (22-12-2025)WPSBS Biak Numfor 3 - 2 Persijap (27-11-2025)LPSM Makassar 5 - 0 PSBS Biak Numfor (21-11-2025)WPSBS Biak Numfor 2 - 1 Persita (06-11-2025)
16 Semen Padang 15 10 11 25 -14 LPersepam Madura Utd 5 - 1 Semen Padang (28-12-2025)WSemen Padang 1 - 0 Persija (22-12-2025)LPersik Kediri 2 - 1 Semen Padang (27-11-2025)WPersijap 1 - 2 Semen Padang (20-11-2025)LSemen Padang 0 - 2 Pusamania Borneo (09-11-2025)
17 Persijap 15 9 14 28 -14 LPersebaya Surabaya 4 - 0 Persijap (28-12-2025)DPersijap 1 - 1 PSIM Yogyakarta (23-12-2025)LPSBS Biak Numfor 3 - 2 Persijap (27-11-2025)LPersijap 1 - 2 Semen Padang (20-11-2025)LPersepam Madura Utd 2 - 1 Persijap (09-11-2025)
18 Persis Solo 15 7 16 33 -17 LPersik Kediri 2 - 1 Persis Solo (27-12-2025)LDewa United 5 - 1 Persis Solo (20-12-2025)LPersis Solo 3 - 4 PSM Makassar (29-11-2025)DBali United 0 - 0 Persis Solo (23-11-2025)DPersis Solo 2 - 2 PSIM Yogyakarta (08-11-2025)