Liga 1 Regular Season - 9

PSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 3 FT Persib Bandung

Cendrawasih Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
33
FT
Fri, Oct 17
Indonesia
PSBS Biak Numfor
0-3
Persib Bandung
⚡ Intensity 34
⚖️ Balance 8
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 50
League leaders cruise into the next round.

League Leaders Cruise Through at Cendrawasih Stadium

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. What looked like a potential tactical trap for the leaders quickly dissolved into a straightforward progression against heavily overmatched opposition.

The First-Half Resistance

When the opening whistle echoed around Cendrawasih Stadium, the tactical picture immediately took an expected shape. PSBS Biak Numfor, currently languishing deep in the relegation zone with just 18 points, set up a stubborn and compact defensive block to frustrate the rampant league leaders. Given the immense Stakes of this single-leg knockout tie, the hosts completely abandoned expansive football in favour of pure survival. For forty-four grinding minutes, their strategy worked to perfection, restricting Persib Bandung to sterile possession far from the danger zones. The visitors, boasting 58 points and a formidable unbeaten streak, knocked the ball around with patience but lacked the incisive edge required to penetrate a low block. However, football is often decided in the finest of margins, and just as the hosts prepared to regroup at halftime, a critical defensive error resulted in a penalty that would fundamentally alter the afternoon.

The Penalty Pivot

Stepping up in the 45th minute, A. Jung calmly converted from the spot to break the stubborn deadlock and shatter the hosts' hard-earned resolve. This singular sequence completely shifted the tactical Balance of power, forcing PSBS Biak Numfor to step out of their defensive shell after the interval. Any lingering hopes for a massive Upset Factor rapidly evaporated as the game opened up defensively. Persib Bandung, thriving with the newly discovered space in the final third, ruthlessly exploited the home side's sudden structural vulnerabilities. In the 58th minute, Uilliam found the back of the net to double the advantage, effectively ending the contest as a genuinely competitive spectacle. From that decisive moment onward, it was merely an exercise in ball retention and game management for the commanding visitors.

Routine Progression

The final stages of the match closely resembled a relaxed training ground exercise. The physical Intensity from the beleaguered hosts dropped off entirely, allowing Persib Bandung to dictate the match tempo entirely at their leisure. Adding an emphatic exclamation mark to the away victory, L. Guaycochea struck in the 77th minute after being set up brilliantly by A. Jung, who capped off a stellar individual performance with the assist. The final whistle confirmed the inevitable reality: Persib Bandung win the tie and comfortably progress to the next stage. For the visitors, it was a thoroughly professional job executed by a squad brimming with championship-level confidence. Meanwhile, PSBS Biak Numfor are officially eliminated, leaving them to redirect their fragile morale toward an increasingly desperate relegation battle.

Key Questions

Who were the goalscorers for Persib Bandung in this tie?

A. Jung opened the scoring with a penalty, followed by second-half strikes from Uilliam and L. Guaycochea.

Which team ultimately progressed from this single-leg knockout?

Persib Bandung win the tie after a dominant 3-0 performance and progress to the next round.

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

PSBS Biak Numfor

Midfielders
Kadu
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G. Brown
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S. Embalo
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N. Haji Haris
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Pablo Andrade
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Hwang Myung-Hyun
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Luquinhas
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A. Oktaviansyah
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E. Barbosa
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Y. Putra
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R. Blanco
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BENCH
A. Wisnu
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M. Madjar
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H. Ardiansyah
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A. Budiyono
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I. Hadi
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A. Agung
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N. Alom
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M. Isa
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L. Oktavianto
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I. Armaiyn
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S. Gwijangge
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M. Hassan
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Persib Bandung

Midfielders
T. Paku Alam
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K. Rudianto
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P. Matricardi
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F. Barba
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E. Reijnders
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Berguinho
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T. Haye
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M. Klok
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S. Ramdani
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A. Jung
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Uilliam
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BENCH
F. Maulana
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R. Darwis
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A. Dewangga
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H. Hehanusa
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Julio Cesar
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A. Alis
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L. Guaycochea
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F. Haryadi
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William Marcilio
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B. Putra
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Ramon Tanque
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Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
10/17/2025 PSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 3 Persib Bandung Liga 1 Cendrawasih Stadium
01/11/2025 PSBS Biak Numfor 1 - 1 Persib Bandung Liga 1 Stadion Lukas Enembe
08/09/2024 Persib Bandung 4 - 1 PSBS Biak Numfor Liga 1 Stadion Si Jalak Harupat
10/17/2025
Liga 1 Cendrawasih Stadium
01/11/2025
Liga 1 Stadion Lukas Enembe
08/09/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Si Jalak Harupat
PSBS Biak Numfor Win
Persib Bandung Win
Draw