Liga 1 Regular Season - 11
Persebaya Surabaya 2 - 1 FT Persis Solo
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
09/18/2024
12/13/2023
07/01/2023
04/08/2023
12/21/2022
Persebaya Surabaya Win
Persis Solo Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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.
Persebaya Surabaya Secure Progression Against Persis Solo
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. Despite a distinct lack of marquee names to draw global interest, this single-leg knockout tie delivers a decisive outcome as the hosts comfortably punch their ticket to the next round.
The Setup
Heading into this November 02, 2025 clash at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, the underlying metrics paint a picture of a largely underwhelming cup tie. A modest Stakes rating reflects the broader apathy surrounding this fixture, compounded by a total absence of standout Stars on either side of the pitch to drive the narrative. Persebaya Surabaya bring a patchy Form record into this elimination match, having suffered three defeats in their last five league outings. However, their upper-mid-table pedigree—sitting comfortably in seventh with 39 points—gives them a significant edge in quality. Persis Solo, despite being technically unbeaten in their last five due to a string of draws, languish down in fifteenth place with just 20 points. This massive gap in class results in a poor Balance rating, effectively turning this into a lopsided affair where the struggling visitors will find it difficult to impose themselves.
Key Battle
With no individual headliners to focus on, this match will be decided by a classic unit-versus-unit confrontation. Persebaya's fluid attacking midfield will look to pull apart a Persis Solo defensive line that has already leaked an alarming 44 goals in domestic play. The visitors must deploy a deep, disciplined block to survive, but the sheer disparity in attacking quality means the home side’s forward line should eventually break their resistance.
Our Prediction
We expect Persebaya Surabaya to dictate the tempo and monopolize possession from the first whistle. Persis Solo might hold out initially, but the relentless pressure from the hosts will eventually tell. A comfortable 2-0 victory for the home side is on the cards, ensuring Persebaya Surabaya win the tie and progress smoothly to the next stage.