Liga 1 Regular Season - 13
Persijap 1 - 2 FT Semen Padang
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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Douglas Cruz
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N. Yakubu
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R. Saepul
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E. Sakyi
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A. Fadlillah
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Indra Arya
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A. Sudi
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Franca Carlos
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BENCH
S. Sanggasi
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H. Yan
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Rosalvo
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F. Ramadhan
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A. Ardiana
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R. Akbar
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D. Laly
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F. Sokoy
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F. Marcelino
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A. Gomez
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P. Kallon
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R. Hidayat
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Semen Padang
Midfielders
A. Augusto
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A. Oropa
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P. Matos
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A. Meneses
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L. Guntara
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R. Setiawan
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A. Wakaso
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R. Ariansyah
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R. P. Ribeiro Sousa Peixoto
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M. Ridwan
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A. Umanailo
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BENCH
F. Putra
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S. Simanjuntak
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D. Saputra
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F. Juliansyah
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H. Saputra
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Z. Afandi
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F. Triyanto
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R. Wahyudi
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Ferdiansyah
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I. Maulana
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Semen Padang Survive Ten-Man Persijap in Knockout Thriller
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 58/100. A disastrous early sending-off turned a tight elimination tie on its head, allowing the visitors to snatch a crucial victory and advance.
Opening Act
Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium provided the perfect backdrop for a true winner-takes-all scenario. With progression on the line, both sides initially tested the waters with caution. The Stakes were unmistakably high, and neither team wanted to make the first fatal error. However, the complexion of this elimination tie violently shifted in the 24th minute. N. Yakubu committed a reckless challenge, leaving the referee no choice but to issue a straight red card. That single moment of indiscipline completely altered the tactical landscape. Persijap suddenly found themselves a man down, scrambling to reorganise their defensive lines. The Intensity immediately ratcheted up as the visitors sensed blood in the water. Semen Padang pushed forward, eager to exploit the numerical advantage before the hosts could settle into a deeper shape.
The Pivot
The punishment for that red card was practically instantaneous. Just three minutes later, P. Matos found a pocket of space and converted a sharp assist from R. Setiawan. The visitors seemed poised to run away with the tie. Yet, ten-man Persijap refused to capitulate quietly. Showing remarkable resilience, they clawed their way back into the contest. Right on the stroke of half-time, Franca Carlos delivered a pinpoint pass to A. Sudi, who smashed home the equaliser. This unexpected strike swung the Balance of the match back into neutral territory. The hosts were battered but far from beaten. Their defiance set up a tantalising second half, forcing Semen Padang to figure out how to break down a newly energised, unified defensive block playing for pure survival.
Resolution
The second half developed into a gruelling battle of attrition. Persijap deployed deep, compact lines, challenging the visitors to find a creative solution. For a long stretch, Semen Padang laboured in possession, lacking the decisive final pass to break the deadlock. The hosts genuinely looked capable of dragging this tie into deeper waters. But eventually, the numerical advantage took its toll on tiring legs. In the 66th minute, A. Oropa shattered the resistance with a crucial finish, delivering the fatal blow. There was no late miracle for Persijap this time. Semen Padang intelligently managed the remaining minutes, stifling any remaining Upset Factor. The final whistle confirmed their progression, sending them through to the next phase and condemning the hosts to an exhausting elimination.
Key Questions
How did the red card for N. Yakubu impact the match?
Yakubu's 24th-minute dismissal fractured Persijap's shape, instantly yielding the opening goal to Semen Padang and ultimately exhausting the ten-man hosts before they conceded the winner.
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.
Strugglers Clash in Gritty Knockout Tie
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 13/100. A severe lack of attacking quality makes this single-leg elimination tie one purely for the purists, with Semen Padang expected to grind out progression.
The Setup
When these two sides walk out at Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium on November 20, 2025, do not expect a spectacle. This is a collision between two deeply flawed squads searching for any semblance of momentum. A rock-bottom Stars rating confirms the complete absence of marquee difference-makers on either side. Furthermore, both teams carry a dismal Form rating into this tie, meaning confidence is entirely stripped away. This knockout clash will be built on desperation and physical attrition rather than tactical guile.
Key Battle
Without standout individual talents to dictate the tempo, this match devolves into an ugly positional scrap. Persijap's remarkably generous defensive unit—which has leaked goals at an alarming rate—faces a Semen Padang forward line that routinely struggles to convert simple chances. A very low Balance score points toward a chaotic midfield battle characterized by misplaced passes and heavy touches, where the unit that commits the fewest unforced errors will likely scrape by.
Our Prediction
Semen Padang will emerge victorious, securing their progression to the next round with a scrappy 1-0 win. It will not be pretty, but a solitary goal resulting from a defensive lapse will be enough to settle this painfully tight affair.