Liga 1 Regular Season - 6

Persebaya Surabaya 1 - 0 FT Semen Padang

Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
15
FT
Fri, Sep 19
Indonesia
Persebaya Surabaya
1-0
Semen Padang
⚡ Intensity 6
⚖️ Balance 28
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Late Bruno strike sends Persebaya through.

Bruno's Late Heroics Break Semen Padang Resistance at Gelora Bung Tomo

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 15/100. A grueling tactical battle was decided in the dying embers, ending Semen Padang's resilient cup run and keeping Persebaya Surabaya's knockout dreams fiercely alive.

A Chess Match in Surabaya

The atmosphere inside the iconic Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium was absolutely electric before kickoff, echoing with the relentless chants of the passionate local supporters. However, the actual action on the pitch initially failed to match the crowd's soaring energy levels. Persebaya Surabaya, sitting relatively comfortably in seventh place in the domestic standings, were widely expected to dictate this single-leg knockout tie right from the start. However, Semen Padang, currently battling severe relegation fears down in 17th place, arrived with a very clear, highly pragmatic defensive game plan. The tactical Balance of play heavily favored the hosts in terms of overall territorial control, but they consistently met a formidable brick wall whenever they entered the final third. The visiting defenders absorbed tremendous amounts of pressure admirably, putting their bodies on the line to frustrate the heavily favored home side. As a direct result, the overall Intensity of the first half felt surprisingly subdued. Persebaya struggled immensely to translate their obvious positional advantage into any meaningful shots on target, turning the opening forty-five minutes into a grueling tactical stalemate that left the home fans anxiously checking their watches.

The Crucial Breakthrough

As the clock ticked anxiously past the hour mark, the palpable tension inside the stadium began to rise to uncomfortable levels. The Stakes in this particular fixture could not have been any higher; in this uncompromising winner-takes-all scenario, a single solitary mistake would inevitably mean instant elimination from the competition. Semen Padang's incredibly stubborn defensive block looked entirely capable of forcing the game deep into uncharted, nerve-wracking territory. That anxious narrative held firm until the 78th minute, when the singular pivotal moment of the afternoon finally materialized out of nowhere. A rare moment of brilliant offensive clarity saw the talented Freitas Gali miraculously carve open a tiny fraction of space on the edge of the penalty area. He immediately delivered a beautifully weighted assist directly into the path of Bruno, who maintained absolute composure under immense defensive pressure. Bruno's utterly clinical finish ruthlessly shattered the long-standing deadlock, fundamentally shifting the momentum of the tie and finally rewarding the hosts' persistent, if previously quite blunt, attacking efforts.

Elimination and Relief

The frantic final ten minutes of the match essentially required Semen Padang to completely abandon their highly effective defensive shell in a desperate search for a late equalizer, hoping against hope to trigger an elusive Upset Factor. Yet, their glaring offensive limitations—hardly surprising for a struggling team burdened with a massive minus-twenty goal difference this season—were laid bare for everyone to see. Persebaya Surabaya expertly and professionally managed the remaining minutes of the contest, entirely suffocating any potential counter-attacks and successfully securing the vital 1-0 victory. This hard-fought result deservedly sends Persebaya progressing confidently into the next round, significantly fueling their campaign ambitions. For Semen Padang, the harsh elimination is undoubtedly a very bitter pill to swallow after delivering such a disciplined defensive display, but they must now rapidly redirect all their collective focus to a desperate, season-defining relegation battle back in the league.

Key Questions

Who scored the decisive goal for Persebaya Surabaya?

Bruno scored the winning goal in the 78th minute, beautifully assisted by Freitas Gali.

What does this result mean for the tournament?

Persebaya Surabaya progress to the next stage of the knockout phase, officially eliminating Semen Padang from the competition.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
59%
41%
Persebaya Surabaya 59%
Semen Padang 41%
Shots on Target
2
1
Persebaya Surabaya 2
Semen Padang 1
Corners
3
2
Persebaya Surabaya 3
Semen Padang 2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Persebaya Surabaya 0
Semen Padang 2
Red Cards
0
0
Persebaya Surabaya 0
Semen Padang 0

Match Events

HT
R. P. Ribeiro Sousa Peixoto 🟨 58'
61' 🔄 M. Perovic R. Irianto
F. Chaby B. Gomes 🔄 62'
S. Simanjuntak 🟨 64'
P. Matos I. Maulana 🔄 69'
F. Juliansyah R. Kwateh 🔄 73'
S. Simanjuntak A. Umanailo 🔄 73'
78' Bruno (Freitas Gali)
79' 🔄 T. Firmansyah M. Tata
79' 🔄 R. Malik D. Rizky
85' 🔄 Freitas Gali S. Putra
85' 🔄 A. Catur D. Wicaksono
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Persebaya Surabaya

Midfielders
E. Ari
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Catur
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Mitrevski
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Tumbas
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Bruno
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D. Dimov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Firmansyah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Raickovic
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Perovic
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Malik
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Freitas Gali
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
R. Oscario
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Kardanu
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R. May
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Tata
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Irianto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Putra
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D. Wicaksono
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Suaib
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Baihaqi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Rizky
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
O. Fernando
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Semen Padang

Midfielders
A. Augusto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
L. Guntara
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. P. Ribeiro Sousa Peixoto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Simanjuntak
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
C. Stewart
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Meneses
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Wahyudi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Matos
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Juliansyah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Wakaso
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Chaby
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
A. Bachtiar
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Tuna
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Setiawan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ferdiansyah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Gomes
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Kwateh
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Maulana
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Oropa
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Ridwan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Triyanto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Umanailo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
09/19/2025 Persebaya Surabaya 1 - 0 Semen Padang Liga 1 Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium
05/11/2025 Persebaya Surabaya 1 - 1 Semen Padang Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo
12/15/2024 Semen Padang 0 - 0 Persebaya Surabaya Liga 1 Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim
11/28/2019 Persebaya Surabaya 1 - 1 Semen Padang Liga 1 Stadion Batakan (Balikpapan)
07/28/2019 Semen Padang 0 - 0 Persebaya Surabaya Liga 1 Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim (Padang)
09/19/2025
Liga 1 Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium
05/11/2025
Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo
12/15/2024
Liga 1 Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim
11/28/2019
Liga 1 Stadion Batakan (Balikpapan)
07/28/2019
Liga 1 Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim (Padang)
Persebaya Surabaya Win
Semen Padang Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Pusamania Borneo 6 15 10 5 +5 LPersib Bandung 3 - 1 Pusamania Borneo (05-12-2025)WPusamania Borneo 1 - 0 Persis Solo (22-09-2025)WPSIM Yogyakarta 1 - 3 Pusamania Borneo (14-09-2025)WPusamania Borneo 3 - 1 Persijap (24-08-2025)WPSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 1 Pusamania Borneo (18-08-2025)
2 Persib Bandung 6 13 10 5 +5 WPersib Bandung 3 - 1 Pusamania Borneo (05-12-2025)WArema FC 1 - 2 Persib Bandung (22-09-2025)WPersib Bandung 1 - 0 Persebaya Surabaya (12-09-2025)DPSIM Yogyakarta 1 - 1 Persib Bandung (24-08-2025)LPersijap 2 - 1 Persib Bandung (18-08-2025)
3 Persija 6 11 12 5 +7 LPSM Makassar 2 - 0 Persija (21-09-2025)DPersija 1 - 1 Bali United (14-09-2025)WDewa United 1 - 3 Persija (29-08-2025)DPersija 1 - 1 Malut United (23-08-2025)WPersis Solo 0 - 3 Persija (16-08-2025)
4 PSIM Yogyakarta 6 11 9 6 +3 WBali United 1 - 3 PSIM Yogyakarta (20-09-2025)LPSIM Yogyakarta 1 - 3 Pusamania Borneo (14-09-2025)WMalut United 0 - 2 PSIM Yogyakarta (30-08-2025)DPSIM Yogyakarta 1 - 1 Persib Bandung (24-08-2025)DPSIM Yogyakarta 1 - 1 Arema FC (16-08-2025)
5 Persebaya Surabaya 6 10 8 5 +3 DPSM Makassar 1 - 1 Persebaya Surabaya (06-12-2025)WPersebaya Surabaya 1 - 0 Semen Padang (19-09-2025)LPersib Bandung 1 - 0 Persebaya Surabaya (12-09-2025)WPersebaya Surabaya 5 - 2 Bali United (23-08-2025)WPersita 0 - 1 Persebaya Surabaya (16-08-2025)
6 Persita 6 10 7 8 -1 WPersita 2 - 0 Semen Padang (04-10-2025)WPersijap 1 - 2 Persita (21-09-2025)WPersita 2 - 1 PSM Makassar (11-09-2025)DPersepam Madura Utd 1 - 1 Persita (24-08-2025)LPersita 0 - 1 Persebaya Surabaya (16-08-2025)
7 Dewa United 6 9 10 11 -1 WDewa United 3 - 1 PSBS Biak Numfor (20-09-2025)WArema FC 1 - 2 Dewa United (13-09-2025)LDewa United 1 - 3 Persija (29-08-2025)WDewa United 3 - 1 Persik Kediri (22-08-2025)LSemen Padang 2 - 0 Dewa United (15-08-2025)
8 Malut United 6 8 12 10 +2 WMalut United 4 - 1 Persepam Madura Utd (19-09-2025)LPersik Kediri 2 - 1 Malut United (12-09-2025)LMalut United 0 - 2 PSIM Yogyakarta (30-08-2025)DPersija 1 - 1 Malut United (23-08-2025)DMalut United 3 - 3 Bali United (15-08-2025)
9 Arema FC 6 8 9 7 +2 LArema FC 1 - 2 Persib Bandung (22-09-2025)LArema FC 1 - 2 Dewa United (13-09-2025)DPersijap 0 - 0 Arema FC (30-08-2025)WArema FC 2 - 1 Bhayangkara FC (22-08-2025)DPSIM Yogyakarta 1 - 1 Arema FC (16-08-2025)
10 Bhayangkara FC 6 8 5 4 +1 WBhayangkara FC 1 - 0 Persik Kediri (19-09-2025)DPersepam Madura Utd 0 - 0 Bhayangkara FC (12-09-2025)WBhayangkara FC 2 - 0 Persis Solo (29-08-2025)LArema FC 2 - 1 Bhayangkara FC (22-08-2025)DBhayangkara FC 1 - 1 PSM Makassar (16-08-2025)
11 Persijap 6 8 7 8 -1 LPersijap 1 - 2 Persita (21-09-2025)WPersis Solo 1 - 2 Persijap (13-09-2025)DPersijap 0 - 0 Arema FC (30-08-2025)LPusamania Borneo 3 - 1 Persijap (24-08-2025)WPersijap 2 - 1 Persib Bandung (18-08-2025)
12 PSM Makassar 6 7 7 6 +1 DPSM Makassar 1 - 1 Persebaya Surabaya (06-12-2025)WPSM Makassar 2 - 0 Persija (21-09-2025)LPersita 2 - 1 PSM Makassar (11-09-2025)DSemen Padang 1 - 1 PSM Makassar (22-08-2025)DBhayangkara FC 1 - 1 PSM Makassar (16-08-2025)
13 Persik Kediri 6 7 7 9 -2 LBhayangkara FC 1 - 0 Persik Kediri (19-09-2025)WPersik Kediri 2 - 1 Malut United (12-09-2025)WPSBS Biak Numfor 1 - 2 Persik Kediri (29-08-2025)LDewa United 3 - 1 Persik Kediri (22-08-2025)LPersik Kediri 1 - 2 Persepam Madura Utd (16-08-2025)
14 Bali United 6 6 9 13 -4 LBali United 1 - 3 PSIM Yogyakarta (20-09-2025)DPersija 1 - 1 Bali United (14-09-2025)WBali United 1 - 0 Persepam Madura Utd (30-08-2025)LPersebaya Surabaya 5 - 2 Bali United (23-08-2025)DMalut United 3 - 3 Bali United (15-08-2025)
15 Persepam Madura Utd 6 5 5 9 -4 LMalut United 4 - 1 Persepam Madura Utd (19-09-2025)DPersepam Madura Utd 0 - 0 Bhayangkara FC (12-09-2025)LBali United 1 - 0 Persepam Madura Utd (30-08-2025)DPersepam Madura Utd 1 - 1 Persita (24-08-2025)WPersik Kediri 1 - 2 Persepam Madura Utd (16-08-2025)
16 Semen Padang 6 4 4 8 -4 LPersita 2 - 0 Semen Padang (04-10-2025)LPersebaya Surabaya 1 - 0 Semen Padang (19-09-2025)LSemen Padang 1 - 2 PSBS Biak Numfor (11-09-2025)DSemen Padang 1 - 1 PSM Makassar (22-08-2025)WSemen Padang 2 - 0 Dewa United (15-08-2025)
17 PSBS Biak Numfor 6 4 7 13 -6 LDewa United 3 - 1 PSBS Biak Numfor (20-09-2025)WSemen Padang 1 - 2 PSBS Biak Numfor (11-09-2025)LPSBS Biak Numfor 1 - 2 Persik Kediri (29-08-2025)DPSBS Biak Numfor 2 - 2 Persis Solo (23-08-2025)LPSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 1 Pusamania Borneo (18-08-2025)
18 Persis Solo 6 4 5 11 -6 LPusamania Borneo 1 - 0 Persis Solo (22-09-2025)LPersis Solo 1 - 2 Persijap (13-09-2025)LBhayangkara FC 2 - 0 Persis Solo (29-08-2025)DPSBS Biak Numfor 2 - 2 Persis Solo (23-08-2025)LPersis Solo 0 - 3 Persija (16-08-2025)