Liga 1 Regular Season - 11

Persebaya Surabaya 2 - 1 FT Persis Solo

Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
44
FT
Sun, Nov 2
Indonesia
Persebaya Surabaya
2-1
Persis Solo
⚡ Intensity 28
⚖️ Balance 78
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 50
Persebaya flip the script to progress.

Rivera Completes Gelora Bung Tomo Comeback to Send Persebaya Through

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. An early scare tested Persebaya Surabaya's resolve, but a clinical turnaround ensured their knockout journey continues while Persis Solo head home.

The Opening Blow

The Stakes were absolute in this single-leg knockout, and Persis Solo played the role of disruptors flawlessly in the opening exchanges. Refusing to be intimidated by the hostile Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium crowd, the visitors established a resolute defensive block before striking with clinical precision. Their tactical discipline paid off handsomely just 15 minutes in when K. Tanaka silenced the home support. Setting the tone with an early opener, Tanaka's strike immediately shifted the pressure onto the heavy favorites. The Balance of the tie was thrown completely off its axis, forcing Persebaya to abandon their initial game plan and chase the game against a side fighting bitterly for tournament survival. For thirty minutes, Persis Solo looked entirely capable of pulling off the unthinkable.

The Turning Point

Just as Persis Solo looked destined to carry their shock lead into the break and compound the hosts' anxiety, Persebaya engineered a vital lifeline. On the stroke of half-time in the 45th minute, a moment of brilliance unlocked the stubborn away defense. Freitas Gali found a pocket of space and delivered a precision ball to M. Perovic, who smashed home the equalizer. That momentum shift changed the entire complexion of the tie. Emerging from the tunnel for the second half, Persebaya's Intensity spiked dramatically. They penned Persis Solo into their own third, and the relentless pressure yielded the ultimate reward. Within six minutes of the restart, F. Rivera found the back of the net to complete a devastating turnaround. The swift double-punch completely dismantled the visitors' blueprint.

Survival Secured

The 2-1 advantage allowed Persebaya Surabaya to dictate the remaining tempo, prioritizing possession to suffocate any potential response. However, the lingering threat of a Persis Solo equalizer kept the Upset Factor alive well into the dying moments of the match. Despite their lowly league position, the visitors threw caution to the wind, fighting desperately to extend their tournament life. Yet, the hosts' superior game management ultimately prevailed under heavy pressure. Persebaya Surabaya progress to the next phase of the competition, leaving Persis Solo to rue their inability to protect that crucial early lead. It was a true knockout thriller where sheer character and second-half tactical adjustments ultimately triumphed over an early shock.

Key Questions

How did Persebaya Surabaya complete the comeback from behind?

After K. Tanaka's 15th-minute opener, M. Perovic equalized on the stroke of half-time before F. Rivera secured the 2-1 knockout victory in the 51st minute.

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

Persebaya Surabaya

Midfielders
E. Ari
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A. Catur
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D. Dimov
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R. Irianto
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D. Tumbas
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F. Rivera
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M. Raickovic
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T. Firmansyah
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Freitas Gali
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M. Perovic
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Bruno
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BENCH
R. Oscario
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A. Ramadhani
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R. May
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S. Putra
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D. Wicaksono
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A. Suaib
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M. Baihaqi
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D. Rizky
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O. Fernando
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Diego Mauricio
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R. Malik
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Persis Solo

Midfielders
M. Riyandi
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G. Numberi
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X. Schenk
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Cleylton
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J. Tutuarima
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Z. Fariz
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F. Sule
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S. Yamamoto
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A. Alrizky
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K. Tanaka
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A. Castanheira
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BENCH
G. Pandenuwu
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A. Mannan
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R. Miziar
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I. Sanjaya
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T. Sutanto
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E. Taufik
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A. Poerba
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S. Saimima
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Z. Arifin
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A. Kaka
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I. Tanamal
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Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
02/07/2025 Persis Solo 2 - 1 Persebaya Surabaya Liga 1 Stadion Manahan
09/18/2024 Persebaya Surabaya 2 - 1 Persis Solo Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo
12/13/2023 Persebaya Surabaya 1 - 1 Persis Solo Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo
07/01/2023 Persis Solo 2 - 3 Persebaya Surabaya Liga 1 Stadion Manahan
04/08/2023 Persis Solo 3 - 3 Persebaya Surabaya Liga 1 Stadion Maguwoharjo
12/21/2022 Persebaya Surabaya 0 - 0 Persis Solo Liga 1 Stadion Maguwoharjo
02/07/2025
Liga 1 Stadion Manahan
09/18/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo
12/13/2023
Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo
07/01/2023
Liga 1 Stadion Manahan
04/08/2023
Liga 1 Stadion Maguwoharjo
12/21/2022
Liga 1 Stadion Maguwoharjo
Persebaya Surabaya Win
Persis Solo Win
Draw