Liga 1 Regular Season - 21

Persebaya Surabaya 1 - 2 FT Bhayangkara FC

Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
42
FT
Sat, Feb 14
Indonesia
Persebaya Surabaya
1-2
Bhayangkara FC
⚡ Intensity 41
⚖️ Balance 27
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 50
Bhayangkara survive Persebaya in knockout thriller.

Bhayangkara Hold Nerve to Eliminate Persebaya

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 42/100. Our take is that clinical first-half finishing made all the difference as the visitors navigated a tense elimination clash.

Opening Act

Gelora Bung Tomo buzzed with the expectation of a sudden-death encounter. The Stakes were unmistakably high, dictating a cautious opening exchange before Bhayangkara FC seized control. The visitors, riding a crest of flawless recent form, quickly turned their confidence into tangible output. In the 26th minute, the deadlock shattered. M. Sidibe threaded a precise pass into the path of B. Doumbia, who finished with the ruthless efficiency required in knockout football. The hosts struggled to find their rhythm, suffocated by an organized midfield block. Persebaya Surabaya looked disjointed, failing to match the tactical discipline of their opponents. Just before the halftime whistle blew, Bhayangkara twisted the knife. R. Matsumura combined beautifully with M. Sidibe, allowing the latter to double the advantage on the stroke of 45 minutes, silencing the home crowd and leaving the hosts with a mountainous task.

The Pivot

Staring down the barrel of elimination, Persebaya Surabaya emerged from the tunnel with renewed urgency. The Intensity spiked drastically as the hosts abandoned their cautious approach in favour of all-out attack. They began to press higher, squeezing the visitors into their own defensive third. This tactical shift bore fruit in the 64th minute. Freitas Gali engineered a brilliant sequence of play, delivering a perfectly weighted ball to M. Perovic. The striker made no mistake, burying the chance to halve the deficit and reignite the home support. This singular moment completely shifted the Balance of the tie. Bhayangkara went from comfortable leaders to desperate defenders in the blink of an eye. The goal injected pure adrenaline into the contest, transforming a seemingly straightforward away victory into a frantic survival mission for the team in white.

Resolution

The final twenty minutes descended into a chaotic siege at Gelora Bung Tomo. Persebaya Surabaya threw caution to the wind, committing bodies forward in a desperate search for an equaliser to extend their tournament life. However, Bhayangkara FC demonstrated the resilience that has defined their recent five-match winning streak. They absorbed the pressure, relying on cynical fouls and deep defensive lines to disrupt the hosts' rhythm. Despite the late onslaught, the home side lacked the decisive final touch to force an extension. The referee's final whistle confirmed the inevitable: Bhayangkara FC progress, whilst Persebaya crash out. The 1-2 away victory reflects a gritty, professional performance from the visitors. They advance to the next round with their momentum intact, leaving the hosts to rue their sluggish first-half display that ultimately cost them their place in the competition.

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Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Persebaya Surabaya

Midfielders
A. Ramadhani
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
K. Araya
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Mitrevski
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Irianto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jefferson
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Rivera
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Firmansyah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Raickovic
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Freitas Gali
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Perovic
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Bruno
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
A. Catur
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Mujtaba
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
L. S. Lelis
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Tata
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Putra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Wicaksono
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Matos
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Suaib
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Ardiansyah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Baihaqi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
O. Fernando
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Arido
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Bhayangkara FC

Midfielders
A. Savik
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Gede
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Sadiki
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Damjanovic
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Missa
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Ichsan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Moises Gaucho
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Sidibe
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Matsumura
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Mbaga
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Doumbia
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Awan Setho
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Handika
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Leo Silva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ginanjar
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Spasojevic
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Andika
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Rizki
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Sulistyawan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Syawal
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Yamamoto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Kurnia
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
11/28/2025 Bhayangkara FC 1 - 1 Persebaya Surabaya Liga 1 PTIK Stadium
02/04/2024 Persebaya Surabaya 1 - 0 Bhayangkara FC Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo
08/08/2023 Bhayangkara FC 1 - 2 Persebaya Surabaya Liga 1 Stadion Patriot
01/23/2023 Persebaya Surabaya 2 - 1 Bhayangkara FC Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo
08/07/2022 Bhayangkara FC 1 - 0 Persebaya Surabaya Liga 1 Stadion Wibawa Mukti
06/13/2022 Bhayangkara FC 1 - 1 Persebaya Surabaya Piala Presiden Stadion Gelora Bandung Lautan Api
11/28/2025
Liga 1 PTIK Stadium
02/04/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo
08/08/2023
Liga 1 Stadion Patriot
01/23/2023
Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo
08/07/2022
Liga 1 Stadion Wibawa Mukti
06/13/2022
Piala Presiden Stadion Gelora Bandung Lautan Api
Persebaya Surabaya Win
Bhayangkara FC Win
Draw