Liga 1 Regular Season - 20
Persik Kediri 2 - 1 FT Dewa United
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Persik Kediri
Midfielders
S. Stevens
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W. Prasetyo
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Johnathan
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B. Fatari
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E. Febriansyah
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T. Numberi
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A. Messidoro
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R. Kambuaya
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T. Marukawa
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Alex
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K. Rizky
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BENCH
M. Natshir
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A. Ballah
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R. Nurviat
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A. Setiawan
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E. Vikri
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M. Rangga
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Vico
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S. Lilipaly
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N. Sadaoui
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I. Jenner
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Dewa United
Midfielders
Leo Navacchio
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Kiko
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M. Firly
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H. Hehanusa
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R. Sanjaya
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I. Garcia
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J. Toral
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A. Luna
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E. Gomez
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Jose Enrique
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E. Walian
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BENCH
Meneses Chechu
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V. Yagalo
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S. Abimanyu
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R. Ray
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A. E. Jayanto
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Bayu Otto
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Y. Munawar
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W. Pratama
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M. Supriadi
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H. Herdiana
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H. Al Malik
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Rodrigo Dias
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2025 | Dewa United | 3 - 1 | Persik Kediri | Liga 1 | Indomilk Arena |
| 03/01/2025 | Persik Kediri | 1 - 2 | Dewa United | Liga 1 | Stadion Brawijaya |
| 10/17/2024 | Dewa United | 2 - 3 | Persik Kediri | Liga 1 | Stadion Pakansari Bogor |
| 12/02/2023 | Persik Kediri | 0 - 0 | Dewa United | Liga 1 | Stadion Brawijaya |
| 07/21/2023 | Dewa United | 3 - 0 | Persik Kediri | Liga 1 | Indomilk Arena |
| 03/30/2023 | Dewa United | 1 - 3 | Persik Kediri | Liga 1 | Indomilk Arena |
08/22/2025
03/01/2025
10/17/2024
12/02/2023
07/21/2023
03/30/2023
Persik Kediri Win
Dewa United Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Brawijaya Stadium Erupts: Persik Hold Nerve to Advance
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 40/100. A blistering first-half display was just enough for the hosts to survive a tense elimination tie and secure their passage to the next round of the competition.
Early Blitz Sets the Tone
The hosts wasted absolutely no time making their intentions clear in this high-stakes, do-or-die fixture. Inside the opening four minutes, Brawijaya Stadium was sent into raptures when E. Gomez pounced on a momentary defensive lapse to slot home the vital opener. This rapid breakthrough injected a massive Upset Factor into the contest, completely unbalancing a Dewa United side that had arrived carrying far superior recent form. Rather than sitting back to protect their narrow lead, Persik kept their foot firmly on the accelerator. The sheer Intensity of their offensive pressing yielded a second reward in the 32nd minute. A sweeping attacking move saw E. Walian thread a precise, visionary pass into the path of J. Toral, who dispatched a clinical finish to double the advantage and leave the shell-shocked visitors reeling before the halftime interval.
The Visitors Respond
Staring early elimination firmly in the face, Dewa United emerged from the tunnel for the second half with renewed, desperate vigor. They began to completely dominate possession in the middle third, forcing Persik into a deep, compact low block as the away side searched frantically for a lifeline. Their relentless, probing pressure finally cracked the defensive shell in the 58th minute. A. Messidoro, pulling the strings brilliantly in midfield, delivered a perfectly weighted assist that found Vico in a pocket of space. The forward made absolutely no mistake, halving the deficit and instantly altering the tactical Balance of the match. Suddenly, the once-comfortable two-goal cushion felt incredibly fragile, and the momentum swung entirely in favour of the chasing side as they poured bodies forward in search of an equalizer.
Survive and Advance
The final half-hour of the match was an exercise in pure defensive resilience and grit from the home side. Every crucial clearance and blocked shot was cheered wildly by the vocal home support, fully aware of the massive Stakes attached to this single-leg knockout encounter. Dewa United threw caution entirely to the wind, launching wave after wave of direct attacks into the penalty area, but they lacked the final razor-sharp edge required to breach Persik's desperate rearguard a second time. When the referee finally blew the full-time whistle, the relief washing over the stadium was palpable. Persik Kediri had done exactly what was needed to progress, eliminating their stubborn opponents in a gritty 2-1 victory that will serve as a massive confidence booster moving forward.
Key Questions
Who were the goalscorers in this fixture?
E. Gomez and J. Toral scored in the first half for Persik Kediri, while Vico found the back of the net for Dewa United.
What were the implications of this result?
Persik Kediri won the knockout tie 2-1, meaning they successfully progress to the next round while Dewa United 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.
Persik Kediri Edge Past Dewa United to Progress
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. While this fixture lacks broad national appeal, the sudden-death nature of a single-leg knockout turns it into a gritty, must-win affair.
The Setup
Taking place at Brawijaya Stadium on February 07, 2026, this tie presents a fascinating clash of momentum versus format. Dewa United arrive with a much stronger league Form rating, having secured three wins in their last five. However, knockout football rarely respects domestic standings. With a very low Stars rating, fans shouldn't expect individual brilliance to bail either team out; this will be a war of attrition. The overall Stakes may register as low on the national radar, but for the home side, the pressure of securing progression means everything is on the line.
Key Battle
The defining clash will be Persik's resolute defensive block against Dewa United's confident attacking unit. Without marquee names to single-handedly change the game, victory will depend entirely on which midfield can establish control and force the opposition into costly unforced errors.
Our Prediction
Persik Kediri will win the tie and progress. Dewa United might hold more possession and display a slightly better tactical Balance, but the hosts are expected to absorb the pressure and find a decisive breakthrough to advance.