Liga 1 Regular Season - 6

Dewa United 3 - 1 FT PSBS Biak Numfor

Indomilk Arena

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Futmetrix Verdict
39
FT
Sat, Sep 20
Indonesia
Dewa United
3-1
PSBS Biak Numfor
⚡ Intensity 40
⚖️ Balance 20
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 50
Dewa United blitz secures knockout progression.

Dewa United's First-Half Blitz Eliminates Struggling PSBS Biak Numfor

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. A ruthless 17-minute attacking masterclass ensured Dewa United cruised into the next round, leaving bottom-dwellers PSBS Biak Numfor eliminated and forced to face their league survival reality.

The Opening Exchange

Dewa United wasted no time asserting their absolute authority over the pitch at the Indomilk Arena. Coming into this high-pressure single-leg knockout tie, the Stakes were crystal clear for both sides. The visiting squad arrived carrying the heavy psychological baggage of a disastrous league campaign, sitting dead last in the table and desperate for a morale-boosting result. They needed a spark to ignite their ailing season. Instead, they walked straight into an unforgiving attacking buzzsaw. The early tempo saw the hosts completely control possession, methodically prodding and stretching a visibly fragile Biak backline. You could sense the breakthrough was only a matter of time. The visitors tried desperately to keep the Balance of the tie tight, sitting deep in a low block and hoping to frustrate the expectant home crowd. But pure survival mode rarely works against a team sniffing blood and progression.

A Lethal Blitz

The tie was effectively put to bed during a breathtakingly ruthless 17-minute window that showcased Dewa United's offensive firepower. Ricky Kambuaya decided to take the game by the scruff of the neck, brilliantly ripping open the visitors' defensive shape. First, he set up Jaja in the 28th minute to comprehensively shatter the deadlock. Before PSBS Biak Numfor could even process the reality of going behind, Kambuaya orchestrated another lethal attacking move, feeding Stefano Lilipaly just two minutes later to comfortably double the advantage. The sheer, overwhelming Intensity of Dewa's forward play left their opponents chasing shadows across the pitch. Right on the stroke of half-time, Jaja turned provider for Alex, hammering the final, decisive nail into the coffin. It was a merciless display of clinical finishing that thoroughly erased any lingering Upset Factor before the referee even blew his whistle for the break.

Progression Secured

The entire second half played out as a mere training ground formality. Dewa United consciously took their foot off the gas, expertly managing the game with the quiet comfort of a team that knew their progression was fully secured. PSBS Biak Numfor did manage to find a late, fleeting moment of joy through R. Blanco in the 86th minute, efficiently assisted by Luquinhas, but it served as nothing more than a minor statistical blip on an otherwise flawless night for the hosts. Our take? Dewa United progress to the next round with the kind of swagger and attacking fluidity that will undoubtedly put their future opponents on notice. For Biak, this emphatic elimination might actually serve as a harsh blessing in disguise. Sitting rock bottom with a critical two-point gap to safety, their total, undivided focus must now shift entirely toward surviving an arduous relegation battle.

Key Questions

Who scored the goals for Dewa United?

Jaja, Stefano Lilipaly, and Alex all found the back of the net during a dominant first-half display.

Which team progressed to the next round?

Dewa United secured progression after comfortably winning this single-leg knockout tie 3-1.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

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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
E. Febriansyah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Messidoro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Kuipers
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Fatari
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jaja
👻 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
A. Setiawan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Mbaga
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
K. Rizky
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Cassio Scheid
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Vikri
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Bagaskara
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
W. Prasetyo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Numberi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Eka
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Ballah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

PSBS Biak Numfor

Midfielders
Kadu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Agung
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Pablo Andrade
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Haji Haris
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Budiyono
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Barbosa
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
K. Lopez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Hadi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Blanco
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Susanto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Luquinhas
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
N. Alom
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Wisnu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Siregar
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Solossa
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
G. Brown
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Hassan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Embalo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Putra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Isa
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Oktaviansyah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
05/23/2025 Dewa United 4 - 0 PSBS Biak Numfor Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
12/28/2024 PSBS Biak Numfor 3 - 1 Dewa United Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
05/23/2025
Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
12/28/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
Dewa United Win
PSBS Biak Numfor Win
Draw