Liga 1 Regular Season - 6
Persijap 1 - 2 FT Persita
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Persijap
Midfielders
R. Moura
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R. Hidayat
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N. Yakubu
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D. Brito
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F. Afriyanto
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W. Hamisi
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Franca Carlos
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E. Sakyi
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Rosalvo
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A. Sudi
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R. Saepul
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BENCH
S. Johansah
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R. Aghastya
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F. Ramadhan
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F. Sokoy
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R. Akbar
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A. Fadlillah
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R. Hidayat
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Dicky Kurniawan
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Z. Alamsah
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A. Ardiana
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Indra Arya
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P. Kallon
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Persita
Midfielders
I. Rodrigues
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M. Toha
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J. Guseynov
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Zalnando
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T. Kozubayev
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R. Utomo
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E. Bessa
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P. Ganet
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R. Rodriguez
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H. Caraka
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A. Andrejic
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BENCH
A. Kartika
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C. Fathoni
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M. Jardel
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A. Rindorindo
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A. Saputra
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Bae Sin-Young
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F. Alchoir
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T. Infantrie
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E. Tuhuteru
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A. Nur Hardianto
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E. Sahrul
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D. Racic
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Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ten-Man Persita Script Stunning Comeback at Gelora Bumi Kartini
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. An extraordinary display of resilience saw a depleted Persita overturn a deficit to dump Persijap out of the competition in highly dramatic fashion.
The Trap is Set
The Stakes were unmistakably high at Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium for this do-or-die elimination clash. Persijap drew first blood barely before the crowd had even settled into their seats. Franca Carlos pounced in the 9th minute, ruthlessly finishing off a sharp feed from A. Sudi to give the hosts an ideal platform to dictate the tempo. Persita, sitting comfortably higher in the regular league table, suddenly found themselves staring at a humiliating early exit. The Intensity skyrocketed as frustrations began to boil over in the crucial midfield battles. That mounting pressure peaked when M. Toha saw a straight red card in the 37th minute. Down a goal and down a man, the visitors looked completely adrift as they headed into the halftime interval, desperately needing a tactical miracle to avoid crashing out.
The Two-Minute Blitz
Our verdict on second-half tactical shifts rarely accounts for sheer force of will, but this was a masterclass in defiance. Despite the severe numerical disadvantage, Persita emerged from the tunnel playing like a team with absolutely nothing to lose. The entire Balance of the match shattered in a breathless two-minute window that will long haunt the home supporters. First, A. Andrejic dragged his side level in the 50th minute, capitalizing on a moment of brilliant setup work from R. Rodriguez to momentarily silence the stadium. Before Persijap could even process the shocking equalizer, they were ruthlessly punished again. Andrejic immediately turned provider in the 52nd minute, setting up H. Caraka to smash home a spectacular second goal. A depleted ten-man side had entirely flipped the script, leaving the home defense in absolute tatters.
Progression Secured
Falling behind to a depleted opponent completely paralyzed Persijap's tactical setup. They had over forty minutes to make their extra man count, but the hosts severely lacked the necessary cutting edge in the final third. Persita parked the bus effectively, transforming their Upset Factor into a gritty, uncompromising defensive masterclass. Every cross was cleared, every tackle was fiercely contested, and the visitors simply refused to let their hard-earned lead slip. The final whistle confirmed Persijap's elimination on their own turf, exposing a harsh reality about their inability to manage a game from a winning position. Meanwhile, Persita advance to the next round, riding a wave of massive momentum after surviving a brutal tie that should have undoubtedly ended their cup run. Seasons turn on nights precisely like this.
Key Questions
How did the red card for M. Toha impact the match?
Instead of collapsing, Persita used the 37th-minute dismissal to galvanize their squad, adopting a direct approach that caught Persijap entirely off guard.
How did Persijap complete the comeback from behind?
They didn't. It was actually Persita who completed a stunning comeback, scoring twice through A. Andrejic and H. Caraka despite being down to ten men.
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.
Persita Poised to End Persijap's Cup Run
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 51/100. With a massive quality gap between the two sides, this elimination clash should see the visitors comfortably secure their progression.
The Setup
The gap in quality is undeniable as Persita arrive at Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium on September 21, 2025, sitting comfortably higher up the league ladder than their hosts. The visitors boast a solid Form rating, having secured three victories in their last five outings. Meanwhile, Persijap have struggled heavily all season, languishing near the bottom with a dismal defensive record of 41 goals conceded. This creates a deeply uneven Balance rating, heavily favoring the away side. While knockout football always carries inherent drama, the overall Stakes and Stars ratings indicate a rather straightforward affair rather than a classic giant-killing.
Key Battle
The defining tactical clash will be between Persijap's fragile backline and Persita's methodical attacking unit. With the hosts leaking goals at an alarming rate, their defensive block must play a flawless collective game to contain a confident away midfield.
Our Prediction
We expect Persita to control the tempo from the opening whistle. The gulf in class is simply too wide, and the visitors will progress after securing a routine 2-0 victory by constantly exposing the hosts' glaring defensive vulnerabilities.