Liga 1 Regular Season - 5
Persik Kediri 2 - 1 FT Malut United
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Persik Kediri
Midfielders
H. Al Malik
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H. Herdiana
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Kiko
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K. Mukhtorov
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Y. Adiatama
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I. Garcia
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Bayu Otto
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T. Castanheira
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Jose Enrique
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W. Lugo
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Y. Munawar
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BENCH
R. Abhirama
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S. Abimanyu
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S. Atieda
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Lucao
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A. E. Jayanto
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M. Khanafi
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Y. Meilana
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I. Mila
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H. Riza
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R. Sanjaya
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P. M. Serra Matos
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V. Yagalo
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Malut United
Midfielders
Alan
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Igor Inocencio
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S. Tahar
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W. Angulo
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Gustavo
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Y. Sayuri
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Tyronne
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T. Setiawan
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S. David
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D. da Silva
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Ciro
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BENCH
R. Ardiansyah
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Nilson Junior
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M. Drajad
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Vico
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R. Lauhin
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A. Lestaluhu
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F. Butuan
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M. Ridwan
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T. Rustam
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A. Saputro
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Y. Sayuri
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R. Syuhada
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2025 | Persik Kediri | 2 - 1 | Malut United | Liga 1 | Brawijaya Stadium |
| 01/25/2025 | Malut United | 2 - 1 | Persik Kediri | Liga 1 | Stadion Gelora Kie Raha |
| 08/25/2024 | Persik Kediri | 0 - 0 | Malut United | Liga 1 | Stadion Brawijaya |
09/12/2025
01/25/2025
08/25/2024
Persik Kediri Win
Malut United Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Early Blitz Seals Persik's Progression Over Malut
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. Persik Kediri tore up the script in the opening exchanges, relying on a rapid-fire cushion to survive a tense second half and eliminate a high-flying Malut United.
Shock And Awe
The Upset Factor was immediately evident at Brawijaya Stadium as the hosts flew out of the traps. Before the away supporters could even find their seats, Jose Enrique struck a devastating blow in the second minute, finishing cleanly off a precise pass from W. Lugo. Malut United looked entirely shell-shocked by the relentless tempo. The nightmare continued for the visitors when I. Garcia doubled the advantage just fourteen minutes later, with W. Lugo once again playing the role of chief architect. It was a brutal opening sequence that left the heavy favourites staring down the barrel of an early elimination.
The Fightback
After a dreadful opening period, the visitors finally discovered their rhythm and shifted the Balance of the tie. Malut United began to dictate the tempo, pressing higher up the pitch to force errors from a retreating Persik Kediri side. On the hour mark, their persistence paid off. Gustavo found a pocket of space and converted a sharp delivery from Igor Inocencio to drag his team back into the contest. Suddenly, the atmosphere shifted from premature celebration to sheer anxiety for the home faithful, as the Intensity of the away side's siege threatened to force a late equaliser.
Hanging By A Thread
The final thirty minutes transformed into a desperate rear-guard action for the hosts. With the Stakes at their absolute highest in this single-leg knockout tie, Persik abandoned any pretense of attacking football, throwing bodies in front of every shot. Malut United bombarded the penalty area, but their final touch consistently deserted them. Our verdict on this conclusion? It was gritty, unglamorous, but entirely effective. Persik Kediri managed to run down the clock and secure their progression, proving that early ruthlessness can successfully cover up late-game vulnerabilities.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for Persik Kediri?
Jose Enrique and I. Garcia scored the critical opening goals for Persik Kediri, with W. Lugo providing the assist for both.
Which team progressed from this knockout tie?
Persik Kediri secured their progression to the next round by defeating Malut United 2-1.
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 Stun Malut United in Knockout Thriller
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 65/100. Despite a massive gap in league stature, Persik Kediri pull off a stunning upset in this winner-takes-all knockout clash.
The Setup
Heading into this single-leg tie at Brawijaya Stadium on September 12, 2025, the visitors look entirely unstoppable on paper. Malut United are flying high in fourth place and boast a formidable 50% away win rate that makes them a massive threat on the road. Meanwhile, Persik Kediri have struggled, dropping down to twelfth with a shaky Form record. This huge gulf in quality results in a highly skewed Balance rating, while the absence of household names keeps the Stars metric low. The overall Stakes might appear modest from a neutral perspective, but an elimination format always throws the form book straight out the window.
Key Battle
This match delivers a classic clash between a leaky defense and a ruthless attack. Persik Kediri's backline has shipped 45 goals this season and must figure out exactly how to stop a fluid Malut United forward unit that has netted 51 times. With 3.2 goals expected per match, the home side's ability to absorb sustained periods of pressure and hit effectively on the counter will dictate the entire tempo.
Our Prediction
Persik Kediri will shock the visitors to win the tie and progress. Malut United will control the majority of possession and pepper the penalty area, but the home side will find plenty of joy in behind. Expect a chaotic, high-scoring affair where Persik Kediri snatch a dramatic victory on the break to secure their spot in the next round.