Liga 1 Regular Season - 11
PSIM Yogyakarta 2 - 1 FT Persik Kediri
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
PSIM Yogyakarta
Midfielders
C. Supriadi
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R. Cahyana
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Y. Yamadera
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F. Ramos Mingo
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R. Adi
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Ze Valente
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F. Sudin
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R. Rakhmatzoda
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E. Vidal
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N. Haljeta
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A. Fase
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BENCH
H. Suardi
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R. Hardiawan
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D. Sapari
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D. Diaz
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G. Fatkur
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M. Iqbal
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S. Sheva
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R. Teddy
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R. Abiyoso
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I. Chan
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D. Corfe
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A. Irfan
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Persik Kediri
Midfielders
Leo Navacchio
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H. Herdiana
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Lucao
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K. Mukhtorov
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Y. Adiatama
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T. Castanheira
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I. Garcia
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W. Lugo
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E. Walian
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Jose Enrique
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W. Pratama
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BENCH
R. Abhirama
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H. Al Malik
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Kiko
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V. Yagalo
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S. Abimanyu
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R. Ray
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A. E. Jayanto
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Y. Meilana
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Bayu Otto
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H. Riza
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S. Atieda
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M. Khanafi
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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
09/02/2019
07/01/2019
PSIM Yogyakarta Win
Persik Kediri Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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.
PSIM Yogyakarta Aim for Knockout Progression Against Faltering Persik
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 22/100. This single-leg knockout tie lacks widespread mainstream appeal, but the brutal elimination stakes mean everything for the local supporters at Mandala Krida Stadium.
The Setup
PSIM Yogyakarta step onto the pitch on October 31, 2025, carrying a rock-solid, if unspectacular, defensive record. Their recent run of draws reflects a stubbornness that translates perfectly to knockout football. Persik Kediri, meanwhile, arrive with a porous defense, having leaked significantly more goals this season. A Stars rating that scrapes the bottom of the barrel means this will not be a clash defined by individual brilliance. Instead, the incredibly low Stakes from a neutral broadcaster's perspective mask what is actually a ruthless, one-and-done survival test. A modest Form rating for the hosts still completely eclipses the visitors' erratic recent results. The overall Balance of the match tilts heavily toward the home side, given Persik's evident struggles to find consistency.
Key Battle
The central clash pits PSIM's pragmatic midfield engine against Persik's deeply vulnerable backline. Without standout marquee names to rely on, the visitors must find a collective defensive structure to absorb the inevitable pressure. If the home side's forwards can exploit the massive gaps that have plagued Kediri's defensive transitions all season, the tie will break open quickly.
Our Prediction
We expect PSIM Yogyakarta to win the match and progress. Their proven ability to grind out results, coupled with Persik's chronic tendency to fold on the road, points toward a controlled and ultimately comfortable victory for the hosts. The visitors simply lack the offensive firepower required to overturn a deficit once they fall behind.