Liga 1 Regular Season - 11

PSIM Yogyakarta 2 - 1 FT Persik Kediri

Mandala Krida Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
65
FT
Fri, Oct 31
Indonesia
PSIM Yogyakarta
2-1
Persik Kediri
⚡ Intensity 71
⚖️ Balance 34
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 50
Red cards and a rapid flurry.

Survival in the Yogyakarta Chaos

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. Two red cards and a frantic second-half goal flurry turned this knockout tie into an absolute rollercoaster.

The Tense Standoff

The atmosphere at Mandala Krida Stadium felt incredibly heavy from the opening whistle. Single-leg knockout football rarely produces early free-flowing classics, and this tie strictly adhered to that cautious script for the entire first half. PSIM Yogyakarta, riding a solid five-match unbeaten streak in the league, looked to assert authority on their home turf. They pushed forward with clear intent, while Persik Kediri, dragging the weight of recent poor form, sat deep to absorb the pressure. The sheer Stakes of elimination completely dictated the early tempo. Every midfield challenge carried extra weight, and both defensive units absolutely refused to blink. We witnessed a classic tactical stalemate unfolding, with neither manager willing to risk exposing their backline prematurely. That palpable early tension merely served as the kindling for a truly spectacular second-half explosion.

The 14-Minute Mayhem

The match completely erupted immediately after the restart. N. Haljeta shattered the agonizing deadlock in the 49th minute, clinically finishing off a sharp pass from E. Vidal to ignite the home crowd. That crucial breakthrough cranked the on-pitch Intensity up to dangerous, volatile levels. Frustration quickly boiled over for the visitors, culminating in a disastrous straight red card for H. Herdiana in the 59th minute. The hosts capitalized instantly. Barely two minutes later, Ze Valente stepped up to confidently bury a penalty, seemingly putting the knockout tie to bed against ten men. Yet, Persik miraculously refused to surrender. Out of nowhere, E. Walian struck back in the 63rd minute, turning a M. Khanafi setup into a lifeline. A staggering flurry of three goals and a dismissal crammed into just 14 completely unhinged minutes.

A Frantic Finish

Following Walian's unexpected strike, the tactical Balance of the encounter entirely disintegrated. Persik threw massive caution to the wind, ignoring their numerical disadvantage to launch desperate waves of attacks in a bid to salvage their tournament hopes. The closing stages devolved into a gritty, frantic survival exercise for the Yogyakarta outfit. The defensive nerves visibly frayed when E. Vidal violently shifted from attacking hero to late villain, receiving a straight red card in the 85th minute to level the personnel at ten men each. PSIM had to dig exceptionally deep to successfully weather the ensuing late siege. They ultimately clung firmly to their slender advantage, ensuring their dramatic progression to the next round. It proved an ugly, bruising conclusion, but on knockout nights, advancing is the only statistic that truly matters.

Key Questions

How did the red card for H. Herdiana impact the match?

Herdiana's 59th-minute dismissal triggered a frantic phase. It immediately led to Ze Valente's penalty goal, leaving a ten-man Persik chasing a steep knockout deficit.

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

PSIM Yogyakarta

Midfielders
C. Supriadi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Cahyana
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Yamadera
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Ramos Mingo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Adi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ze Valente
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Sudin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Rakhmatzoda
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Vidal
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Haljeta
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Fase
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
H. Suardi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Hardiawan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Sapari
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Diaz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
G. Fatkur
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Iqbal
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Sheva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Teddy
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Abiyoso
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Chan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Corfe
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Irfan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Persik Kediri

Midfielders
Leo Navacchio
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Herdiana
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lucao
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
K. Mukhtorov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Adiatama
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Castanheira
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Garcia
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
W. Lugo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Walian
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jose Enrique
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
W. Pratama
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
R. Abhirama
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Al Malik
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kiko
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
V. Yagalo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Abimanyu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Ray
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. E. Jayanto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Meilana
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Bayu Otto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Riza
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Atieda
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Khanafi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
10/31/2025 PSIM Yogyakarta 2 - 1 Persik Kediri Liga 1 Mandala Krida Stadium
09/02/2019 Persik Kediri 2 - 0 PSIM Yogyakarta Liga 2
07/01/2019 PSIM Yogyakarta 1 - 2 Persik Kediri Liga 2
10/31/2025
Liga 1 Mandala Krida Stadium
09/02/2019
Liga 2
07/01/2019
Liga 2
PSIM Yogyakarta Win
Persik Kediri Win
Draw