Liga 1 Regular Season - 13

Persija 3 - 1 FT Persik Kediri

Bung Karno Stadium

Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching

Futmetrix Verdict
66
FT
Thu, Nov 20
Indonesia
Persija
3-1
Persik Kediri
⚡ Intensity 61
⚖️ Balance 67
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 50
Persija's ruthless comeback seals knockout progression.

Persija Punish Persik's Indiscipline in Bung Karno Showdown

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. A textbook example of how a single moment of indiscipline can destroy a tactical masterclass in knockout football.

The Tactical Cage

The knockout atmosphere at Bung Karno Stadium brought an immediate surge of Intensity to the pitch. Persija, sitting near the top of the table and heavy favourites to progress, found themselves stifled by a rigid Persik Kediri setup. The visitors absorbed pressure efficiently, turning the first half into a tactical gridlock. Their patience paid off brilliantly in the 43rd minute when E. Walian snatched a shock opening goal. The stadium fell silent as the reality of a potential early elimination loomed over the home side. The Balance of power firmly favoured the underdogs as they headed down the tunnel.

The Red Card Pivot

Knockout ties hinge on fine margins, and the visitors squandered theirs just five minutes into the second half. T. Castanheira's dismissal in the 50th minute was a catastrophic error that completely altered the landscape of the match. Forced into a low block with ten men, the immense Stakes suddenly overwhelmed Persik's defensive structure. Persija immediately turned the screw. R. Eksel found the equaliser on the hour mark, finishing off a sharp move orchestrated by Witan. The Upset Factor instantly evaporated, replaced by a relentless wave of attacks from the home side.

The Ruthless Finish

With the numerical advantage securely in hand, Persija dismantled what remained of the opposition's resistance. The decisive blow arrived in the 71st minute when Maxwell finished a precise pass from Bruno Tubarao, putting the hosts ahead and in control of their own destiny. As Persik chased shadows, Witan hammered the final nail into the coffin in the 78th minute, returning the favour with an assist from Maxwell. This 3-1 victory ensures Persija progress to the next round, serving as a brutal reminder of how quickly fortunes flip in single-leg football.

Key Questions

How did the red card for T. Castanheira impact the match?

It destroyed Persik's defensive stability. Persija ruthlessly exploited the extra space against ten men to score three unanswered goals and secure their progression.

How did Persija complete the comeback from behind?

Capitalising on their numerical superiority, Persija equalised through R. Eksel, took the lead via Maxwell, and sealed the victory with Witan's late strike.

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
Bruno Tubarao
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Thales
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Ridho
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Alan Cardoso
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Sousa
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Fabio Silva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Abdulmanan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Witan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Maxwell
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Eksel
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
A. Ardhiyasa
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Rizkianur
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Alhawari
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Fadilah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Fahmi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Yama
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Rifai
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Dennis
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Warman
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gustavo Franca
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Nico
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Pahlevi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Persik Kediri

Midfielders
Leo Navacchio
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Herdiana
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lucao
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kiko
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Aditama
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Castanheira
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Garcia
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Walian
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Munawar
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jose Enrique
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
W. Lugo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
R. Abhirama
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Al Malik
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
V. Yagalo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. E. Jayanto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Meilana
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Bayu Otto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Riza
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Mila
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Samir
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Sanjaya
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. M. Serra Matos
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Supriadi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
04/19/2025 Persik Kediri 0 - 1 Persija Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Supriyadi
12/01/2024 Persija 2 - 0 Persik Kediri Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
03/16/2024 Persija 2 - 0 Persik Kediri Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
09/17/2023 Persik Kediri 1 - 2 Persija Liga 1 Stadion Brawijaya
03/12/2023 Persik Kediri 2 - 0 Persija Liga 1 Stadion Brawijaya
12/10/2022 Persija 1 - 1 Persik Kediri Liga 1 Stadion Jatidiri
02/19/2022 Persija 2 - 1 Persik Kediri Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
10/30/2021 Persik Kediri 2 - 2 Persija Liga 1 Stadion Manahan
04/19/2025
Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Supriyadi
12/01/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
03/16/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
09/17/2023
Liga 1 Stadion Brawijaya
03/12/2023
Liga 1 Stadion Brawijaya
12/10/2022
Liga 1 Stadion Jatidiri
02/19/2022
Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
10/30/2021
Liga 1 Stadion Manahan
Persija Win
Persik Kediri Win
Draw