Liga 1 Regular Season - 22
Persijap 3 - 1 FT Persebaya Surabaya
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Persijap
Midfielders
S. Johansah
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R. Hidayat
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D. Brito
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Tiri
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F. Ramadhan
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Morelatto
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W. Hamisi
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B. Martinez
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B. Herrera
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Franca Carlos
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I. Guarrotxena
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BENCH
M. Ardiansyah
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Indra Arya
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A. Arjunsyah
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R. Saepul
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R. Akbar
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A. Gomez
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Z. Alamsah
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A. Ndom
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Dicky Kurniawan
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P. Kallon
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A. Fadlillah
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B. Lessy
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Persebaya Surabaya
Midfielders
E. Ari
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A. Catur
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A. Suaib
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Gustavo Fernandes
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Jefferson
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Bruno
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T. Firmansyah
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F. Rivera
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M. Raickovic
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Freitas Gali
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L. S. Lelis
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BENCH
A. Ramadhani
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O. Fernando
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R. Ardiansyah
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M. Tata
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P. Matos
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D. Wicaksono
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K. Araya
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R. Irianto
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S. Putra
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S. Kardanu
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A. Mujtaba
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M. Baihaqi
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28/2025 | Persebaya Surabaya | 4 - 0 | Persijap | Liga 1 | Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium |
12/28/2025
Persijap Win
Persebaya Surabaya Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Guarrotxena Brace Seals Shock Persijap Knockout Victory
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. A phenomenal cup-tie display where the relegation-threatened hosts tore up the script to eliminate their heavily favoured visitors.
The Opening Act
The atmosphere at Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium was absolutely electric as the hosts completely ignored the league table. Sitting fourteenth and facing a top-half Persebaya Surabaya side, nobody expected Persijap to dictate the tempo. Yet, they delivered a massive Upset Factor right from the start. The home side pressed aggressively, forcing their supposedly superior visitors into uncharacteristic errors. The breakthrough arrived on 32 minutes, sparking absolute delirium in the stands. Morelatto carved open the away defence with a precise ball, allowing I. Guarrotxena to slot home with clinical precision. It was a masterclass in exploiting spaces against an overly confident opponent. Persebaya looked shell-shocked, completely incapable of matching the host's hunger and tactical discipline during the opening exchanges. Knockout football demands bravery, and the hosts showed it in abundance.
The Pivot
Desperation began to creep into the visitor's game plan as the clock ticked down. Persebaya Surabaya threw bodies forward, hoping to salvage their cup run, but the hosts stood incredibly firm. The ultimate hammer blow landed in the 71st minute. B. Herrera spotted the run of A. Gomez, who finished emphatically to double the lead. This completely destroyed the structural Balance of the match. The visitors were forced to take wild risks, abandoning their midfield shape entirely. As frustration boiled over, the tie witnessed its true turning point in the 86th minute. R. Irianto committed a fatal error of judgment, earning a straight red card. Reduced to ten men and trailing by two, the away side's dreams of progression were effectively left in tatters on the pitch as they chased shadows.
Resolution
The final minutes delivered pure, unadulterated chaos as the Intensity went completely off the charts. Deep into the 90th minute, Persebaya Surabaya were thrown an unlikely lifeline. Bruno stepped up to convert a pressure penalty, threatening to orchestrate a miraculous late comeback. The Stakes were suddenly sky-high, but the hosts absolutely refused to crumble. Straight from the restart, Persijap surged forward with vicious intent. A. Gomez turned provider, slipping a perfect pass to I. Guarrotxena, who coolly grabbed his brace and instantly restored the two-goal cushion. It was a spectacular way to slam the door shut. The final whistle confirmed a heroic 3-1 victory, sending Persijap safely through to the next round while dumping out the heavy favourites in sensational fashion under the floodlights.
Key Questions
How did the red card for R. Irianto impact the match?
Irianto's 86th-minute dismissal shattered Persebaya's structural shape, leaving gaps that allowed Persijap to instantly restore their two-goal cushion and kill off any chance of a late comeback.
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.
A Gritty Knockout Clash Awaits at Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. Despite the obvious elimination drama, a severe lack of on-pitch quality makes this a tough watch for neutral fans.
The Setup
Persijap and Persebaya Surabaya meet in a decisive, single-leg knockout fixture where everything is on the line. Looking at the broader league picture, Persebaya sit much higher in seventh, while Persijap languish in 14th with a leaky defensive record. However, conventional standings go out the window in elimination football. Both sides boast a remarkably poor Form rating, dragged down by Persebaya's recent run of defeats and Persijap's inability to turn draws into wins. While the Stakes are absolute for the clubs involved, a critically low Stars rating highlights a sheer lack of difference-makers to excite a wider audience. Do not expect a fluid footballing masterclass here; the low Balance of quality suggests a disjointed affair.
Key Battle
Persijap's Backline vs Persebaya's Attacking Unit. With no standout superstars on display, this tie hinges entirely on collective organization. Persijap's porous defence must find a way to contain a Persebaya forward line that, despite sitting higher in the table, has struggled horribly for consistency in recent weeks.
Our Prediction
Persijap progress. In a sloppy and tight match, the home advantage at Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium will just about edge it. We expect Persijap to scrape a narrow victory and advance at Persebaya's expense.