Liga 1 Regular Season - 18

Persita 1 - 1 FT Bhayangkara FC

Utama Sport Center Kelapa Dua

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Futmetrix Verdict
34
FT
Sat, Jan 24
Indonesia
Persita
1-1
Bhayangkara FC
⚡ Intensity 26
⚖️ Balance 40
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 50
Late Alves strike denies Bhayangkara victory.

Late Drama Salvages a Point in Tense Tactical Battle

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. A hard-fought stalemate leaves both sides deadlocked on 41 points, reflecting a gritty encounter that ultimately lacked a clinical edge.

Cautious Openings and a Sudden Breakthrough

The Stakes were unmistakably high as fifth-placed Persita welcomed sixth-placed Bhayangkara FC to the Utama Sport Center Kelapa Dua, with both sides tied on 41 points in the Liga 1 standings. The initial phases of the encounter reflected this tension, resembling a cautious game of chess rather than a free-flowing football match. Both midfields congested the central areas, limiting space and strictly controlling the tempo. Bhayangkara FC, riding a formidable five-match winning streak, looked slightly more cohesive when transitioning out of defense. Their patience was eventually rewarded late in the first half. In the 38th minute, a precise delivery from M. Sidibe carved through the home defense, allowing P. Mbaga to slot home a clinical finish. The visitors took a well-earned advantage into the dressing room, leaving the home faithful anxious.

The Midfield Stranglehold

Emerging from the tunnel, the home side faced an uphill task against a disciplined Bhayangkara unit determined to protect their narrow lead. The Balance of the match shifted as Persita was forced to commit more bodies forward, dictating possession but struggling to penetrate the final third. The visitors absorbed the pressure comfortably, dropping their defensive line deeper and looking to exploit any spaces left behind on the counter-attack. Despite seeing plenty of the ball, the hosts lacked the necessary cutting edge, frequently settling for speculative crosses that were easily dealt with by the away center-backs. Our take on this phase is clear: it was a tactical grind that offered very little in terms of clear-cut scoring opportunities, turning the match into a true test of patience and defensive resilience rather than an attacking spectacle.

Late Salvation for the Hosts

As the clock ticked down, the Intensity finally began to rise, driven by sheer desperation from the home side. Persita's persistent, albeit blunt, pressure finally found a crack in the previously impenetrable Bhayangkara armor. In the 83rd minute, A. Andrejic managed to find a pocket of space and delivered a crucial pass to Matheus Alves. The striker made no mistake, firing the equalizer past the sprawling goalkeeper to send the Utama Sport Center Kelapa Dua into relieved celebrations. While the late goal provided a fleeting moment of drama, it could not completely mask what was largely an uninspiring, grinding affair. Both teams ultimately settled for a 1-1 draw, keeping them perfectly level in the table, though neutral fans might find our verdict entirely justified: this is a clash you can safely skip rewatching.

Key Questions

Who scored the goals in this match?

P. Mbaga opened the scoring for Bhayangkara FC, before Matheus Alves secured a late equaliser for Persita in the 83rd minute.

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

Persita

Midfielders
A. Savik
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Ferarri
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Damjanovic
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Moises Gaucho
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Gede
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Ichsan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
W. Subo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Rizki
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Doumbia
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Mbaga
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Sidibe
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
D. Kusnandar
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Spasojevic
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Sulistyawan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Awan Setho
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Kurnia
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Missa
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ginanjar
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Florasta
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Sadat
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Leo Silva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Syawal
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Sadiki
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Bhayangkara FC

Midfielders
I. Rodrigues
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Toha
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Kozubayev
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
C. Fathoni
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Jardel
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Bae Sin-Young
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Guseynov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Caraka
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Bessa
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Rodriguez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Matheus Alves
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Zalnando
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Kartika
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Rindorindo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Saputra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Alchoir
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Pamungkas
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Z. Djiaulhaq
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Andrejic
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Ganet
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Nur Hardianto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Sahrul
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
11/01/2025 Bhayangkara FC 1 - 1 Persita Liga 1 PTIK Stadium
12/17/2023 Bhayangkara FC 3 - 0 Persita Liga 1 Stadion Patriot
08/03/2023 Persita 0 - 1 Bhayangkara FC Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
02/11/2023 Persita 1 - 0 Bhayangkara FC Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
08/28/2022 Bhayangkara FC 2 - 3 Persita Liga 1 Stadion Wibawa Mukti
03/01/2022 Bhayangkara FC 2 - 2 Persita Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
11/01/2025
Liga 1 PTIK Stadium
12/17/2023
Liga 1 Stadion Patriot
08/03/2023
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
02/11/2023
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
08/28/2022
Liga 1 Stadion Wibawa Mukti
03/01/2022
Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
Persita Win
Bhayangkara FC Win
Draw