Liga 1 Regular Season - 20

Persik Kediri 2 - 1 FT Dewa United

Brawijaya Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
40
FT
Sat, Feb 7
Indonesia
Persik Kediri
2-1
Dewa United
⚡ Intensity 38
⚖️ Balance 31
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 50
Persik survive late scare to progress

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.

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
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Meneses Chechu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
V. Yagalo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Abimanyu
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R. Ray
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A. E. Jayanto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
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
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
03/01/2025
Liga 1 Stadion Brawijaya
10/17/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
12/02/2023
Liga 1 Stadion Brawijaya
07/21/2023
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
03/30/2023
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
Persik Kediri Win
Dewa United Win
Draw