Liga 1 Regular Season - 8

Persepam Madura Utd 5 - 1 FT Semen Padang

Gelora Ratu Pamelingan Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
49
FT
Sun, Dec 28
Indonesia
Persepam Madura Utd
5-1
Semen Padang
⚡ Intensity 62
⚖️ Balance 17
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 50
Madura secure progression with five-star victory.

Madura's Five-Star Display Secures Knockout Progression

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. A ruthless attacking clinic at Gelora Ratu Pamelingan Stadium saw Persepam Madura Utd dismantle Semen Padang and storm into the next round.

The Early Blitz

The relegation battle in Liga 1 took a back seat as Persepam Madura Utd and Semen Padang clashed in a high-stakes single-leg knockout tie at the Gelora Ratu Pamelingan Stadium. Despite both sides struggling at the bottom of the table, the home side played with an Intensity that bellied their poor league form. They wasted absolutely no time establishing dominance. Lulinha set the tone immediately, converting an early 5th-minute opener following a sharp delivery from R. Afrisal. The visitors looked completely shell-shocked, unable to cope with the early tempo. Before they could even regroup, Mendonca doubled the advantage in the 14th minute, capping off a brilliant sequence orchestrated by J. Wehrmann. The early blitz gave the hosts complete control of the match narrative from the opening exchanges.

A Sixty-Second Exchange

Heading into the second half, Semen Padang desperately needed a lifeline to shift the Balance of the tie, but things quickly went from bad to worse. J. Wehrmann, already pulling the strings in midfield, turned from provider to executioner in the 55th minute. He smashed home Madura's third goal after Lulinha turned creator to set him up. Yet, the visitors finally showed a pulse just sixty seconds later. C. Stewart found space in the box and fired a clinical finish past the goalkeeper in the 56th minute. For a fleeting moment, that rapid response hinted at a dramatic comeback, testing the defensive resolve of a Madura side that has leaked goals all season. However, the hosts quickly tightened their shape to prevent any further damage.

Closing the Door

Any lingering fears of an epic collapse or a high Upset Factor were emphatically squashed in the final twenty minutes. The home side earned a crucial penalty in the 73rd minute, stepping up the pressure on a fatigued defense. Balotelli took responsibility and coolly dispatched the spot-kick to restore the three-goal cushion. With the Stakes dictating that only one team could survive this knockout encounter, Lulinha put the absolute final nail in the coffin by securing his brace in the 79th minute. The 5-1 demolition ensures that Persepam Madura Utd progress to the next round of the competition in spectacular fashion. It is a vital result that provides immense relief and could serve as a major turning point for their season.

Key Questions

What caused the 6-goal thriller?

Madura's relentless early attacks dismantled the defense, while Lulinha and J. Wehrmann consistently exploited gaps to keep the scoreboard ticking until the final whistle.

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

Persepam Madura Utd

Midfielders
M. Diky
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Sasongko
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Monteiro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Mendonca
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ruxi
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P. Sitanggang
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
K. Palic
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Wehrmann
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lulinha
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Afrisal
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Kusuma
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
M. Saputra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Nurdiansyah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Hidayat
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Rizki
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Rusadi
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K. Vedhayanto
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Ilhamsyah
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M. Kemaluddin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Muslihuddin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Nufiandani
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Balotelli
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J. Wehrmann
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Semen Padang

Midfielders
A. Augusto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Ariansyah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
L. Guntara
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Meneses
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Simanjuntak
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Matos
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Wahyudi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Wakaso
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Juliansyah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
C. Stewart
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Maulana
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
A. Bachtiar
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Putra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Saputra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Saputra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Z. Afandi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Setiawan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Oropa
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Triyanto
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Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
05/04/2025 Semen Padang 2 - 1 Persepam Madura Utd Liga 1 Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim
12/10/2024 Persepam Madura Utd 0 - 1 Semen Padang Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Bangkalan
10/20/2019 Semen Padang 1 - 2 Persepam Madura Utd Liga 1 Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim (Padang)
08/28/2019 Persepam Madura Utd 1 - 1 Semen Padang Liga 1 Gelora Madura Ratu Pamelingan Stadium (Pamekasan)
10/06/2017 Semen Padang 0 - 0 Persepam Madura Utd Liga 1
06/12/2017 Persepam Madura Utd 6 - 0 Semen Padang Liga 1
05/04/2025
Liga 1 Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim
12/10/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Bangkalan
10/20/2019
Liga 1 Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim (Padang)
08/28/2019
Liga 1 Gelora Madura Ratu Pamelingan Stadium (Pamekasan)
10/06/2017
Liga 1
06/12/2017
Liga 1
Persepam Madura Utd Win
Semen Padang Win
Draw