Liga 1 Regular Season - 14
PSBS Biak Numfor 3 - 2 FT Persijap
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
PSBS Biak Numfor
Midfielders
Kadu
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A. Agung
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S. Embalo
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N. Haji Haris
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Pablo Andrade
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H. Susanto
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Y. Putra
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E. Barbosa
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Luquinhas
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M. Hassan
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R. Blanco
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BENCH
N. Alom
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I. Armaiyn
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L. Urbanus
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S. Gwijangge
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C. Olivera
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R. Siregar
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M. Madjar
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Hwang Myung-Hyun
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J. Madjar
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I. Hadi
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H. Ardiansyah
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A. Oktaviansyah
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Persijap
Midfielders
R. Moura
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R. Hidayat
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Douglas Cruz
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D. Brito
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F. Ramadhan
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Indra Arya
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A. Fadlillah
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W. Hamisi
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A. Gomez
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Rosalvo
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Franca Carlos
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BENCH
D. Laly
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R. Akbar
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A. Ardiana
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R. Saepul
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A. Sudi
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E. Sakyi
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S. Johansah
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R. Hidayat
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F. Sokoy
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F. Afriyanto
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A 5-Goal Knockout Classic at Cendrawasih
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 80/100. An explosive combination of early goals, penalty drama, and a game-changing red card saw PSBS Biak Numfor survive a thrilling single-leg knockout to secure their progression.
The Opening Act: Lightning Fast
PSBS Biak Numfor flipped the script on their dismal league form the moment the whistle blew at Cendrawasih Stadium. The hosts brought a blistering Intensity to this single-leg knockout tie, catching Persijap completely off guard in the opening exchanges. Just seven minutes in, Luquinhas sliced through the defensive lines to tee up R. Blanco, who buried the opening goal with venom. The visitors looked completely stunned, but the Balance of power eventually shifted as the half wore on. Franca Carlos found the crucial breakthrough for Persijap in the 37th minute, restoring parity and setting up a highly tense second act. The early opener had utterly torn up the tactical blueprints, turning what many expected to be a cautious cup affair into an open, relentless contest where survival was the only currency that mattered to either side.
The Pivot: Penalties and Punishments
The second half delivered absolute chaos. The hosts came out swinging, turning the high Stakes of knockout football into pure offensive fuel. Luquinhas shifted from provider to executioner, converting a massive penalty in the 53rd minute to restore the home side's advantage. Before Persijap could effectively reorganise, H. Susanto delivered a hammer blow on the hour mark, slotting home a precise feed from Y. Putra to make it 3-1. The visitors' composure rapidly evaporated under the mounting pressure. The ultimate turning point arrived in the 72nd minute when Franca Carlos lost his head. His straight red card shattered Persijap's overall structure, reducing them to ten men just when they desperately needed a coherent attacking strategy. The Upset Factor was suddenly glaringly obvious as the relegation-threatened hosts thoroughly dismantled their mid-table opponents.
Resolution: Down to the Wire
Despite being a man down and facing elimination, Persijap absolutely refused to exit quietly. Only four minutes after the devastating red card, D. Brito stepped up to the spot and buried a penalty, suddenly reducing the deficit to a single goal. The final quarter of the match was a nerve-shredding siege. PSBS Biak Numfor dropped incredibly deep to protect their fragile advantage, absorbing wave after wave of desperate pressure from the exhausted visitors. The hosts, sitting deep in the relegation zone during regular season play, desperately needed this knockout progression to breathe life into their campaign. The final whistle brought unbridled relief to Cendrawasih Stadium. PSBS Biak Numfor managed to win the tie, securing their progression and proving that in one-off encounters, league form means absolutely nothing. This 3-2 victory will be remembered as a massive defensive stand.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Franca Carlos impact the match?
His 72nd-minute dismissal completely derailed Persijap's comeback hopes, leaving them a man down just as they desperately needed to chase the two-goal deficit.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
An early opener by R. Blanco ignited an open, end-to-end battle, heavily amplified by two crucial penalties and incredibly reckless defending from both desperate sides.
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.
Bottom-Table Desperation Takes Center Stage
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 13/100. Two deeply flawed sides fighting for survival makes this a tense, error-heavy spectacle that neutrals should comfortably skip.
The Setup
The tension at Cendrawasih Stadium on November 27, 2025, will be palpable, even if the quality is not. Sitting dead last in 18th place, PSBS Biak Numfor host 14th-placed Persijap in a massive relegation battle that carries the brutal weight of a single-leg knockout tie. A dismal Form rating highlights two struggling outfits, while a low Balance score exposes the chaotic nature of this bottom-table collision. With a modest Stakes metric reflecting the overall poor quality of the sides and a weak Stars rating devoid of household names, this is pure attrition. Both defenses leak goals at an alarming rate—combining for nearly four conceded per game—guaranteeing that mistakes, rather than magic, will dictate the outcome.
Key Battle
With no standout individuals to lean on, this is a raw unit-versus-unit war. The PSBS Biak Numfor midfield must somehow shield a disastrous backline that has shipped 53 goals this season. Persijap's attack will look to exploit those massive gaps, but their own fragility means the home side's desperate forwards will get plenty of chances to strike.
Our Prediction
Expect a nervous, error-strewn affair. We expect PSBS Biak Numfor to edge a chaotic match 2-1. Despite their horrendous league position, home desperation will force crucial mistakes from Persijap, seeing PSBS Biak Numfor win the tie and progress to keep their survival hopes alive.