Liga 1 Regular Season - 25

Persita 4 - 1 FT Persepam Madura Utd

Utama Sport Center Kelapa Dua

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Futmetrix Verdict
44
FT
Sat, Mar 7
Indonesia
Persita
4-1
Persepam Madura Utd
⚡ Intensity 53
⚖️ Balance 29
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 50
Persita's early blitz kills the tie.

First-Half Firepower: Persita Demolish Persepam in Knockout Clash

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. This winner-takes-all clash was decided in a brutal 30-minute blitz that left the visitors completely stunned.

Opening Act

The Stakes were unmistakably high for this single-leg knockout tie at Utama Sport Center Kelapa Dua, but the match quickly morphed into a one-sided exhibition. Persita came out swinging. A. Nur Hardianto set the tone with a lightning-fast opener in the 5th minute. The Intensity of the home side was simply too much for Persepam Madura Utd to handle. Before the visitors could catch their breath, P. Ganet doubled the advantage just four minutes later, finishing off a sharp move orchestrated by Z. Djiaulhaq. A staggering three goals hit the back of the net in an 11-minute blur, completely rewriting the script of this sudden-death fixture.

The Pivot

The true turning point arrived when R. Rodriguez struck in the 16th minute. Any lingering Balance in the midfield was obliterated. Rodriguez was entirely unplayable, later adding his second and Persita's fourth on the half-hour mark after connecting beautifully with A. Andrejic. A commanding 4-0 lead before halftime meant the Upset Factor plummeted to zero. The visitors, already struggling heavily in the league's relegation zone, looked utterly defeated. Persita dominated possession and dictated the tempo, turning the remainder of the tie into a procession rather than a competitive contest.

Resolution

The second half was largely an exercise in game management. Persepam finally showed some fighting spirit when Riquelme grabbed a consolation goal in the 52nd minute. It was a well-taken finish, but it barely made a dent in the aggregate reality. Persita remained comfortable, almost extending their lead when H. Caraka found the net in the 76th minute, only to see it chalked off by a VAR review. The final whistle confirmed the inevitable outcome: Persita march confidently into the next round, leaving Persepam to pack their bags and refocus entirely on their domestic survival fight.

Key Questions

What caused the 5-goal thriller?

A devastating 11-minute goal flurry from Persita in the first half destroyed the visitors, though Riquelme managed a second-half consolation strike.

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

Persepam Madura Utd

Midfielders
M. Saputra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Sasongko
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Monteiro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ruxi
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G. Numberi
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K. Palic
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J. Wehrmann
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Iran Junior
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Emerson Souza
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Afrisal
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lulinha
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BENCH
M. Diky
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Nurdiansyah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Hidayat
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Rusadi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Alesandro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ilhamsyah
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T. Muslihuddin
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P. Sitanggang
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Kusuma
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A. Nufiandani
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Riquelme
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Wehrmann
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
08/24/2025 Persepam Madura Utd 1 - 1 Persita Liga 1 Gelora Ratu Pamelingan Stadium
01/24/2025 Persita 1 - 1 Persepam Madura Utd Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
08/24/2024 Persepam Madura Utd 0 - 1 Persita Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Bangkalan
03/06/2024 Persepam Madura Utd 3 - 2 Persita Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Bangkalan
09/01/2023 Persita 1 - 3 Persepam Madura Utd Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
02/15/2023 Persepam Madura Utd 1 - 1 Persita Liga 1 Gelora Madura Ratu Pamelingan Stadium
08/24/2025
Liga 1 Gelora Ratu Pamelingan Stadium
01/24/2025
Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
08/24/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Bangkalan
03/06/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Bangkalan
09/01/2023
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
02/15/2023
Liga 1 Gelora Madura Ratu Pamelingan Stadium
Persita Win
Persepam Madura Utd Win
Draw