Liga 1 Regular Season - 23
Malut United 2 - 3 FT Persija
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Malut United
Midfielders
A. Saputro
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Y. Sayuri
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Gustavo
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Igor Inocencio
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Y. Sayuri
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W. Angulo
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L. Cardoso
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T. Rustam
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Tyronne
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Ciro
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D. da Silva
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BENCH
Alan
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M. Ridwan
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R. Lauhin
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A. Lestaluhu
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F. Wahyu
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M. Lestusen
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S. David
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T. Setiawan
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A. Slamat
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R. Syuhada
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M. Drajad
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F. Butuan
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Persija
Midfielders
A. Ardhiyasa
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Bruno Tubarao
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R. Ridho
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Thales
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D. Pamungkas
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J. Amat
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Fabio Silva
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Maxwell
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Allano
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A. Ajaraie
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Gustavo
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BENCH
C. Margono
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S. Alhawari
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S. Pattynama
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F. Fathurrahman
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M. Hannan
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Jean Mota
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Sousa
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Witan
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A. Warman
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A. Abdulmanan
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R. Eksel
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M. Zijlstra
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2025 | Persija | 1 - 1 | Malut United | Liga 1 | Bung Karno Stadium |
| 05/23/2025 | Persija | 0 - 0 | Malut United | Liga 1 | Jakarta International Stadium |
| 12/28/2024 | Malut United | 0 - 1 | Persija | Liga 1 | Stadion Gelora Kie Raha |
08/23/2025
05/23/2025
12/28/2024
Malut United Win
Persija Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Persija Survive Five-Goal Chaos to Advance
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 77/100. A breathless knockout tie delivered relentless drama, proving that attacking firepower can mask glaring defensive frailties when tournament survival is on the line.
The Early Onslaught
Gelora Kie Raha Stadium provided a hostile backdrop, but Persija silenced the home crowd almost instantly. A high Intensity opening saw the away side press relentlessly, suffocating Malut United in their own half. The breakthrough arrived with breathtaking speed in the 8th minute. A. Ajaraie found a pocket of space and converted a precise delivery from Bruno Tubarao to draw first blood. The hosts struggled to find any rhythm, constantly second-best to loose balls. J. Amat then compounded their misery at the 29-minute mark, doubling the advantage following a clinical sequence orchestrated by Allano. Persija were cruising, carving open the defensive lines with terrifying ease. They even had a third goal from Bruno Tubarao ruled out by VAR for offside at minute 35, sparing Malut United further first-half humiliation.
Five Minutes of Madness
The second half felt like a procession until a chaotic sequence entirely shattered the Balance of the tie. Malut United finally unlocked the opposition defense in the 77th minute when Ciro finished off a clever move from F. Butuan, bringing the raucous home support back to life. But the joy was incredibly short-lived. A mere three minutes later, Fabio Silva ruthlessly restored the two-goal cushion, once again capitalizing on the creative vision of Allano. Yet, the Stakes reached a boiling point when D. da Silva immediately dragged Malut United back into the contest at the 82nd minute, courtesy of Y. Sayuri's setup. This blistering five-minute flurry of three goals completely transformed a controlled away performance into an unpredictable, heavy-hitting slugfest.
Hanging By a Thread
The closing stages descended into sheer desperation for the visitors. Clinging to a fragile 3-2 lead, Persija's structural discipline began to unravel under the immense pressure of an elimination scenario. The tension reached its peak in the 90th minute when A. Warman was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge, reducing his team to ten men right at the worst possible moment. Malut United threw every available player forward during stoppage time, desperately seeking an equalizer to force extra time. Cross after cross rained into the box, but the exhausted away defense held firm. Persija progress to the next round of the tournament, surviving a late surge where the Upset Factor loomed dangerously large over their erratic backline.
Key Questions
How did the red card for A. Warman impact the match?
A. Warman's 90th-minute dismissal forced Persija into a desperate defensive block, surviving relentless stoppage-time pressure to protect their narrow lead.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Persija's clinical early finishing built a lead, but a chaotic late spell saw three goals in five minutes, blowing the match wide open.
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.
High Stakes and High Scoring: Malut United Clash with Persija for Survival
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 93/100. This single-leg knockout tie pits two top-four heavyweights against each other in a winner-takes-all scenario where attack will undeniably be the best form of defence.
The Setup
Persija arrive at Gelora Kie Raha Stadium on February 24, 2026, boasting a terrifying away record. Winning 66% of their games on the road, the visitors bring a Form rating that signals pure danger for the hosts. However, Malut United are relentless on their own turf, averaging a lethal 2.6 goals per game. The Stakes are off the charts for this single-leg knockout tie; there are no second chances. Despite a modest Stars rating with a glaring lack of marquee names, the sheer volume of expected goals—combining at an absurd 4.2 per game—means edge-of-the-seat entertainment is practically guaranteed.
Key Battle
The ultimate test of tactical Balance lies between Malut United's explosive attacking unit and Persija's disciplined away defence. Without relying on standout individuals, the hosts must coordinate their forward overloads perfectly to crack a visiting backline explicitly built to thrive in hostile environments.
Our Prediction
We expect a chaotic, open encounter that ultimately falls the way of the visitors. Persija's mastery of the road will see them absorb the initial onslaught before ruthlessly picking Malut United apart on the transition. Expect Persija to win the tie 3-2 and progress to the next phase.