Liga 1 Regular Season - 21

Persita 2 - 1 FT PSBS Biak Numfor

Utama Sport Center Kelapa Dua

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Futmetrix Verdict
50
FT
Mon, Feb 16
Indonesia
Persita
2-1
PSBS Biak Numfor
⚡ Intensity 41
⚖️ Balance 63
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 50
Persita's rapid comeback sinks PSBS Biak.

Two-Minute Turnover: Persita Survive PSBS Biak Numfor Scare

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. A dramatic second-half resurgence saved the hosts from a shock elimination, booking their hard-fought ticket to the next round.

An Unexpected Opening Gambit

The knockout tension at Utama Sport Center Kelapa Dua was palpable from kickoff. Despite languishing in the relegation zone in domestic play, PSBS Biak Numfor treated this single-leg tie as a free hit, pressing high and disrupting the hosts' rhythm. The Upset Factor skyrocketed right on the stroke of half-time when the visitors capitalised on a lapse in concentration. Luquinhas threaded a precise ball through the lines, allowing R. Blanco to apply a clinical finish in the 45th minute. It was a stunner that left the home crowd anxious and completely rewrote the tactical script for the second half.

The Quickfire Pivot

Staring down the barrel of an early cup exit, the hosts emerged with renewed purpose. The sheer Intensity of their pressing pinned the visitors deep into their own half. The crucial breakthrough arrived in the 69th minute when P. Ganet orchestrated a move that R. Rodriguez emphatically dispatched to level the score. That equaliser shattered the visitors' resolve. Before PSBS Biak Numfor could even regroup, disaster struck again just two minutes later. A chaotic sequence inside the penalty area ended with Kadu turning the ball into his own net, completely flipping the tie on its head in the blink of an eye.

Final Whistle Fallout

With the lead secured, the hosts expertly managed the remaining minutes, stifling any hopes of a late resurgence. The Balance of play shifted toward methodical possession as Persita saw out the result. The heavy Stakes of this sudden-death encounter ultimately favoured the home side, who celebrate their progression to the next phase. Conversely, PSBS Biak Numfor are sent packing, a brutal elimination that forces them to return their undivided attention to an increasingly desperate survival bid at the bottom of the league table.

Key Questions

How did Persita complete the comeback from behind?

R. Rodriguez equalised in the 69th minute before a devastating own goal by Kadu just two minutes later completely flipped the knockout tie in Persita's favour.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

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Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Persita

Midfielders
I. Rodrigues
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M. Jardel
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T. Kozubayev
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J. Guseynov
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Zalnando
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R. Bueno
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Z. Djiaulhaq
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A. Nur Hardianto
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P. Ganet
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R. Rodriguez
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A. Andrejic
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BENCH
A. Kartika
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R. Pamungkas
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C. Fathoni
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A. Nursofyan
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A. Saputra
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M. Toha
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F. Alchoir
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E. Bessa
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Matheus Alves
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E. Sahrul
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PSBS Biak Numfor

Midfielders
Kadu
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A. Budiyono
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Hwang Myung-Hyun
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N. Haji Haris
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L. Oktavianto
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N. Alom
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Y. Putra
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Pablo Andrade
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I. Armaiyn
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Luquinhas
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R. Blanco
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BENCH
D. Galih
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M. Madjar
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H. Ardiansyah
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L. Urbanus
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I. Hadi
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P. Rumere
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A. Agung
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S. Gwijangge
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T. Solossa
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R. Siregar
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Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
11/06/2025 PSBS Biak Numfor 2 - 1 Persita Liga 1 Cendrawasih Stadium
05/03/2025 Persita 0 - 2 PSBS Biak Numfor Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
12/12/2024 PSBS Biak Numfor 1 - 3 Persita Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
11/06/2025
Liga 1 Cendrawasih Stadium
05/03/2025
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
12/12/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
Persita Win
PSBS Biak Numfor Win
Draw