Liga 1 Regular Season - 13

Persita 0 - 0 FT Malut United

Utama Sport Center Kelapa Dua

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Futmetrix Verdict
16
FT
Sun, Nov 23
Indonesia
Persita
0-0
Malut United
⚡ Intensity 13
⚖️ Balance 0
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 50
Tactical stalemate in top-four Liga 1 clash.

Top-Four Gridlock: Persita and Malut United Stall in Tangerang

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. A highly anticipated clash for the crucial top-four spots collapsed into a frustrating tactical stalemate, offering plenty of caution but virtually no fireworks.

A Cagey Opening

The high Stakes of this vital Liga 1 encounter were evident immediately at Utama Sport Center Kelapa Dua. With Malut United sitting comfortably in fourth place on 45 points and Persita breathing down their necks in fifth with 41, the fear of failure entirely paralyzed the ambition of both sides. Our take on the grueling first half? A remarkably low Intensity chess match where neither midfield dared to commit extra bodies forward into the final third. Malut United arrived boasting a dangerous offensive record of 51 goals this season, but their attacking unit looked completely disjointed against a rigid, uncompromising home block. Persita, desperate to close that four-point gap in the standings, maintained a firm Balance out of possession, prioritizing absolute defensive solidity over any semblance of creative risk.

The VAR Heartbreak

The contest desperately begged for a singular moment of inspiration, and it almost arrived to shatter the deadlock in the 68th minute. The home stands erupted when H. Caraka found the back of the net, seemingly breaking the stubborn resistance for Persita and blowing the tense race for fourth completely wide open. But the roaring celebrations were cut brutally short. The officials stepped in, and the goal was chalked off following a lengthy, agonizing review. This disallowed effort proved to be the sole flashpoint of a painfully dry afternoon. Stripped of that emotional breakthrough, the match immediately regressed into its previous state of risk-averse passing. Any lingering Upset Factor completely evaporated as the frustrated home side struggled to mount a second meaningful wave of sustained pressure.

Settling for the Point

Ultimately, the shrill blast of the final whistle brought palpable relief rather than elation to the pitch. Malut United will happily take a hard-fought point back home, safely preserving their vital four-point cushion over Persita in the crucial top-four race. For the hosts, the glaring inability to capitalize on home advantage feels like a massive missed opportunity to shake up the upper echelons of the standings. Our verdict? This was a remarkably frustrating watch that entirely failed to deliver on its pre-match promise. Both managers clearly chose survival over glory, leaving the dedicated fans at Utama Sport Center Kelapa Dua starved for real entertainment. The incredibly tight Liga 1 standings continue to dictate the narrative, turning potential tactical thrillers into cautious, methodical grinds where avoiding defeat is the only prize.

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Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Persita

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

Malut United

Midfielders
A. Saputro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Igor Inocencio
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gustavo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Nilson Junior
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Sayuri
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
W. Angulo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Syuhada
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ciro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Tyronne
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Sayuri
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. da Silva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Alan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Ridwan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Lestaluhu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Tahar
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Lestusen
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. David
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Setiawan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Slamat
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Ardiansyah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Drajad
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Vico
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Butuan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
03/12/2025 Malut United 2 - 1 Persita Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Kie Raha
11/04/2024 Persita 1 - 1 Malut United Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
03/12/2025
Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Kie Raha
11/04/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
Persita Win
Malut United Win
Draw