Liga 1 Regular Season - 14

Dewa United 1 - 0 FT Persita

Indomilk Arena

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Futmetrix Verdict
23
FT
Sat, Nov 29
Indonesia
Dewa United
1-0
Persita
⚡ Intensity 16
⚖️ Balance 20
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 50
Alex's penalty secures Dewa United's progression.

A Single Penalty Settles a Stagnant Knockout Tie at Indomilk Arena

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. Our verdict: A painfully disjointed cup tie was decided solely from the penalty spot, sending Dewa United through while leaving the spectators checking their watches.

A Lethargic Setup

Dewa United and Persita met at Indomilk Arena for this winner-takes-all knockout clash, but the Stakes seemed to freeze both sides rather than ignite them. A lethargic start saw the midfield bogged down in endless lateral passing sequences that led nowhere. Persita, sitting fifth in the league standings and holding stronger recent form, looked a complete shadow of their usual attacking selves, struggling to string together cohesive movements. Dewa United pressed slightly higher up the pitch but lacked any genuine cutting edge in open play. The overall Intensity rating plummeted as the clock ticked past the half-hour mark, with neither goalkeeper forced into meaningful action during a remarkably tedious and fragmented opening phase.

The Decisive Pivot

The decisive moment arrived completely out of the blue in the 37th minute. A rare, uncoordinated foray into the Persita penalty area resulted in a clumsy challenge, handing Dewa United a sudden lifeline in an otherwise lifeless attacking display. Alex stepped up to the spot, shouldering the immense pressure of the single-leg elimination scenario. He dispatched the penalty with clinical precision, shifting the Balance of the tie entirely in the hosts' favor. That solitary goal represented the only real lead change of the match, completely altering the tactical landscape. Persita now had to chase the game, yet their immediate response remained alarmingly muted. The visitors looked shell-shocked as the halftime whistle mercifully blew on a dreadfully slow first half.

An Inevitable Resolution

The second half offered barely any improvement on the dire tactical spectacle of the first. Dewa United happily dropped into a low block, absorbing what little disjointed pressure Persita could actively muster. Despite staring direct elimination in the face, the visiting side completely failed to generate the necessary Upset Factor to force an equalizer or truly test the home defense. The match stumbled toward its inevitable conclusion, with endless minor fouls constantly breaking up whatever fleeting rhythm remained on the pitch. The final whistle finally confirmed Dewa United's progression to the next round, officially dumping Persita out of the competition. They advance in the bracket, but this uninspiring performance leaves serious questions lingering ahead of their next knockout test.

Key Questions

Who scored the decisive goal in the match?

Alex scored the winning goal via a penalty in the 37th minute, securing Dewa United's progression.

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.

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
N. Kuipers
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Cassio Scheid
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Ballah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Messidoro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Numberi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Marukawa
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Kambuaya
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Lilipaly
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Alex
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
M. Natshir
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Rangga
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Setiawan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Saputra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Mbaga
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Arjunsyah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
K. Rizky
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Vikri
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Eka
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Fatari
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Persita

Midfielders
I. Rodrigues
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Toha
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Kozubayev
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Guseynov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Jardel
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Bae Sin-Young
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Ganet
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Saputra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Rodriguez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Sahrul
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Andrejic
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
R. Pamungkas
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Kartika
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Rindorindo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Bessa
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Alchoir
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Tuhuteru
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Zalnando
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Z. Djiaulhaq
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Matheus Alves
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Nur Hardianto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
C. Fathoni
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
11/29/2025 Dewa United 1 - 0 Persita Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
05/09/2025 Dewa United 3 - 0 Persita Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
12/16/2024 Persita 0 - 4 Dewa United Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
03/27/2024 Dewa United 4 - 1 Persita Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
09/22/2023 Persita 1 - 0 Dewa United Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
01/22/2023 Dewa United 3 - 2 Persita Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
11/29/2025
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
05/09/2025
Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
12/16/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
03/27/2024
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
09/22/2023
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
01/22/2023
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
Dewa United Win
Persita Win
Draw