Liga 1 Regular Season - 18

Persija 2 - 0 FT Persepam Madura Utd

Bung Karno Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
45
FT
Fri, Jan 23
Indonesia
Persija
2-0
Persepam Madura Utd
⚡ Intensity 51
⚖️ Balance 13
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 50
Spot-kick double sends Persija through.

Penalty Precision Seals Persija's Knockout Progression

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. A ruthless display of nerve from the penalty spot was all it took to settle this winner-takes-all clash.

Early Friction

The single-leg knockout format brought immediate Stakes to Bung Karno Stadium. Persija, sitting comfortably high up the table, took control of possession early on and looked to impose their will. However, Persepam Madura Utd arrived with a clear survival blueprint. Despite their dire league form, the visitors held firm, packing the defensive third to frustrate their hosts. The Balance of the match leaned entirely on patience versus resistance. Breaking down a stubborn low block required absolute precision, and for most of the first half, the home side lacked that final cutting edge to threaten the goal.

The Penalty Pivot

The complexion of the tie transformed completely on the stroke of half-time. A critical error in the box handed Persija a lifeline, and the referee pointed to the spot. Gustavo stepped up in the 44th minute, burying his penalty to break the deadlock and shatter the away side's game plan. The sheer Intensity of that single moment forced Persepam Madura Utd to abandon their defensive shell. Having chased shadows all half, the relegation-threatened side suddenly had to push up the pitch in the second period, leaving spaces that completely altered the tactical landscape.

Final Nail

As the clock wound down, the away side committed bodies forward in a desperate search for an equaliser. Any lingering hope of an Upset Factor evaporated in the dying seconds of the tie. Another clumsy challenge inside the penalty area doomed the visitors in the 90th minute. Maxwell took charge of the second spot-kick, dispatching it with ease to confirm a 2-0 victory. Persija progress to the next round with quiet efficiency, while Persepam must now pack their bags and return to their grim fight for league survival.

Key Questions

Who scored the goals in this match?

Gustavo and Maxwell scored one penalty each, in the 44th and 90th minutes respectively.

What does this result mean for the teams?

Persija progress in the single-leg knockout tie, while Persepam Madura Utd are eliminated.

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

Persija

Midfielders
Carlos Eduardo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Fahmi
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R. Ridho
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Thales
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D. Pamungkas
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A. Warman
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J. Amat
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Allano
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Witan
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Gustavo
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Maxwell
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BENCH
A. Abdulmanan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Ajaraie
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S. Alhawari
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A. Ardhiyasa
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Alan Cardoso
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F. Fathurrahman
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M. Hannan
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H. Yama
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R. Eksel
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Persepam Madura Utd

Midfielders
M. Diky
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Mendonca
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P. Monteiro
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Ruxi
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A. Rusadi
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K. Palic
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Ilhamsyah
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T. Hidayat
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Lulinha
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Junior Brandao
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Riquelme
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BENCH
R. Afrisal
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Alesandro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
G. Numberi
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A. Harlan
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M. Kemaluddin
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A. Kusuma
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Maulidino
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Sasongko
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J. Wehrmann
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Iran Junior
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P. Sitanggang
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Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
10/24/2025 Persepam Madura Utd 0 - 1 Persija Liga 1 Gelora Ratu Pamelingan Stadium
04/06/2025 Persepam Madura Utd 1 - 0 Persija Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Bangkalan
11/06/2024 Persija 4 - 1 Persepam Madura Utd Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
07/21/2024 Persepam Madura Utd 1 - 2 Persija Piala Presiden Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
02/22/2024 Persija 0 - 1 Persepam Madura Utd Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
08/13/2023 Persepam Madura Utd 2 - 0 Persija Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Bangkalan
10/24/2025
Liga 1 Gelora Ratu Pamelingan Stadium
04/06/2025
Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Bangkalan
11/06/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
07/21/2024
Piala Presiden Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
02/22/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
08/13/2023
Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Bangkalan
Persija Win
Persepam Madura Utd Win
Draw