Liga 1 Regular Season - 8
Malut United 3 - 2 FT Pusamania Borneo
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Malut United
Midfielders
Alan
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Igor Inocencio
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Gustavo
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Nilson Junior
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A. Lestaluhu
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T. Setiawan
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W. Angulo
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Y. Sayuri
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Ciro
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Y. Sayuri
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D. da Silva
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BENCH
A. Saputro
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S. Tahar
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M. Lestusen
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S. David
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T. Rustam
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A. Slamat
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R. Syuhada
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Tyronne
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R. Ardiansyah
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M. Drajad
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Vico
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F. Butuan
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Pusamania Borneo
Midfielders
N. Argawinata
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F. Fathurrahman
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C. Nduwarugira
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K. Teguh
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Caxambu
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K. Hirose
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D. Hardiansyah
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J. Villa
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Douglas Coutinho
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Joel Vinicius
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M. Peralta
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BENCH
S. Trisna
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D. Fasya
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H. Alhafiz
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A. Buffon
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D. Kuswardani
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D. Michiels
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R. Utina
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Ahmad Agung
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T. Islami Muhammad Narendra
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I. Zikrak
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M. Sihran
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R. Fachgi
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2025 | Malut United | 3 - 0 | Pusamania Borneo | Liga 1 | Stadion Gelora Kie Raha |
| 09/17/2024 | Pusamania Borneo | 1 - 0 | Malut United | Liga 1 | Stadion Batakan |
02/10/2025
09/17/2024
Malut United Win
Pusamania Borneo Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Drama at Gelora Kie Raha: Malut United Seal Knockout Progression
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. A breathless ninety-minute rollercoaster culminated in a last-gasp winner that sent the home side through and broke visiting hearts.
The Early Shock
The single-leg knockout format guarantees tension, but the visitors wasted no time turning up the heat at Gelora Kie Raha Stadium. Pusamania Borneo stunned the local supporters inside three minutes when J. Villa found space to slot home an early opener. The Stakes were immediately palpable, forcing Malut United into an urgent reshuffle. Rather than panic, the hosts settled into their rhythm, edging possession as the half progressed. Their patience was rewarded in the 27th minute when Igor Inocencio unlocked the defence, allowing D. da Silva to finish with clinical precision. This swift response restored a delicate Balance to the tie, turning the remainder of the first half into a fascinating tactical chess match between two sides desperate to avoid an early elimination.
The Second-Half Seesaw
The restart brought a renewed surge of energy, with Borneo looking to reassert their authority. They found their breakthrough in the 55th minute through a devastating combination. M. Peralta delivered a perfectly weighted ball into the danger zone, and Douglas Coutinho made no mistake, firing the visitors back into the lead. Faced with crashing out of the competition, Malut United threw caution to the wind. The Intensity was off the charts as they besieged the Borneo penalty area. Cometh the hour, cometh Tyronne. In the 69th minute, his visionary passing split the visiting backline wide open, serving the ball on a silver platter for T. Rustam to level the scoring once more. Multiple lead changes told the story of an utterly unpredictable knockout encounter.
The Grandstand Finish
With the clock ticking down and extra time looming, the tension inside the stadium reached a boiling point. Borneo retreated deeper, hoping to weather the storm, but Malut United sensed blood. In the 90th minute, the relentless pressure finally told. Tyronne, pulling the strings brilliantly all evening, delivered his second crucial assist of the match. Gustavo was there to meet it, unleashing a strike that shattered Borneo's resistance and secured a monumental victory. The final whistle confirmed a significant Upset Factor, sending Malut United through to the next round while abruptly ending Borneo's cup dreams. This was a quintessential knockout thriller—brutal for the losers, absolute euphoria for the victors, and a magnificent display of never-say-die spirit.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Relentless attacking mentalities and desperate knockout survival instincts created an open game with remarkable Intensity from start to finish.
How dramatic was the late winner by Gustavo?
Incredibly vital. Striking in the 90th minute, it completely bypassed extra time and instantly secured their knockout progression.
How did Malut United complete the comeback from behind?
Tyronne was the ultimate architect, providing two sublime second-half assists that Rustam and Gustavo converted to steal the win.
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.
Do or Die at Gelora Kie Raha
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 92/100. This single-leg knockout tie carries immense consequences, forcing both contenders to put everything on the line to advance.
The Setup
December 28, 2025 marks a defining moment in the Liga 1 campaign. Pusamania Borneo arrive as road specialists, having mastered the art of grinding out results away from home. However, Malut United boast phenomenal attacking output on home soil. A sky-high Stakes rating confirms the massive pressure of this winner-takes-all scenario. While a low Stars rating reflects a lack of global marquee names, the sheer attacking intent guarantees fireworks. The combined goalscoring metrics point to a chaotic shootout, backed by solid Form from both attacking units.
Key Battle
Without standout individual matchups to highlight, the tactical clash between team units takes center stage. The home side's ruthless attacking block faces a stern test against the visitors' organized defensive structure. A surprisingly low Balance rating suggests the midfield transition will be frantic, leaving wide open spaces for rapid-fire counter-attacks.
Our Prediction
Malut United will win the tie and progress. Expect a fast-paced encounter where defensive caution is quickly abandoned by both sides. The electric atmosphere at Gelora Kie Raha Stadium will ultimately overwhelm the visitors, with Malut United sealing the deal through sustained pressure and clinical finishing late in the second half.