Liga 1 Regular Season - 23
Pusamania Borneo 3 - 1 FT Arema FC
Player Cards
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Pusamania Borneo
Midfielders
N. Argawinata
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A. Buffon
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C. Nduwarugira
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K. Teguh
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Caxambu
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Enero
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M. Anez
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K. Hirose
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J. Villa
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K. Obieta
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M. Peralta
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BENCH
S. Trisna
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D. Fasya
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A. Idrus
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D. Kuswardani
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D. Michiels
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Cleylton
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Ahmad Agung
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M. Astina
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D. Hardiansyah
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I. Zikrak
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M. Sihran
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M. Khanafi
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Arema FC
Midfielders
Lucas Frigeri
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R. Fahmi
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H. Yama
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Walisson Maia
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L. Guntara
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Matheus Blade
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J. Guevara
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Gabriel Silva
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A. Fikri
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Dalberto
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Joel Vinicius
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BENCH
G. Pandenuwu
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A. Farisi
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M. Iksan
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B. Setiawan
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S. G. Balinsa
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J. Hariono
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Pablo Oliveira
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Gustavo Franca
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D. Mardiyanto
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D. Santoso
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D. Setiawan
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S. Tuharea
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2025 | Arema FC | 1 - 3 | Pusamania Borneo | Liga 1 | Kanjuruhan Stadium |
| 01/19/2025 | Pusamania Borneo | 3 - 1 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Stadion Batakan |
| 08/17/2024 | Arema FC | 0 - 2 | Pusamania Borneo | Liga 1 | Stadion Gelora Supriyadi |
| 08/04/2024 | Pusamania Borneo | 1 - 1 (PEN 0-1) | Arema FC | Piala Presiden | Stadion Manahan |
| 04/21/2024 | Pusamania Borneo | 1 - 2 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Stadion Batakan |
| 10/06/2023 | Arema FC | 0 - 1 | Pusamania Borneo | Liga 1 | Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta |
10/26/2025
01/19/2025
08/17/2024
08/04/2024
04/21/2024
10/06/2023
Pusamania Borneo Win
Arema FC Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ruthless First Half Seals Borneo’s Progression at Stadion Batakan
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. This sudden-death knockout clash was effectively decided before the halftime whistle blew, driven by a blistering display of attacking efficiency from the home side.
A Blistering Start Sets the Tone
Pusamania Borneo wasted absolutely no time asserting their overarching dominance on home soil at the imposing Stadion Batakan. This sudden-death match was merely seven minutes old when Caxambu decisively found the back of the net, latching onto a beautifully weighted delivery from M. Anez to draw first blood and send the home crowd into raptures. This rapid, clinical breakthrough instantly dictated the entire rhythm of the knockout tie. A sky-high Intensity metric defined the opening stages, trapping Arema FC deep inside their own defensive third and leaving the visitors looking entirely shell-shocked by the relentless pressure. Struggling to build any meaningful sequences of passing play, the away side found themselves endlessly chasing shadows as Borneo confidently stroked the ball around the park. It was a fiercely commanding opening spell that laid a rock-solid foundation for what would quickly become a thoroughly uncomfortable afternoon for the traveling players.
Villa Takes Center Stage
Any lingering, optimistic hopes of a miraculous Arema fightback were brutally dismantled during the pivotal middle segment of the first half. The prolific J. Villa stepped firmly into the spotlight, gracefully doubling Borneo’s well-deserved advantage in the 26th minute with a wonderfully composed and clinical strike. Refusing to take their collective foot off the gas pedal, the relentless hosts struck yet again just moments before the halftime interval. In the 42nd minute, Villa confidently bagged his spectacular brace following some incredibly sharp, incisive link-up play with teammate M. Peralta. This devastating, uninterrupted three-goal blitz completely shattered the tactical Balance of the fragile visitors. Borneo mercilessly carved through Arema’s disjointed backline at will, effectively turning a high-pressure elimination match into a veritable, free-flowing attacking exhibition. The halftime whistle offered nothing more than a merciful, albeit entirely temporary, reprieve for a thoroughly battered and bruised away defense.
Consolation Amidst Elimination
Sitting comfortably on a massive three-goal cushion, Borneo visibly and understandably shifted down a gear as the second half progressed, cleverly opting for intelligent game management over relentless attacking thrusts. This highly pragmatic approach allowed Arema FC a brief, fleeting window of opportunity to restore a tiny fraction of their battered pride. In the 64th minute, Dalberto finally managed to breach the otherwise sturdy home defense, neatly finishing off a well-worked sequence orchestrated by Gustavo Franca. While this isolated strike salvaged a minor sliver of dignity for the freshly eliminated side, it hardly altered the monumental, overarching Stakes of the afternoon's proceedings. The match ultimately petered out into a highly professional 3-1 victory, sending Pusamania Borneo safely and deservedly through to the next phase of the tournament. Arema’s journey unceremoniously ends here, thoroughly exposed by a lethal first-half barrage that simply proved far too steep a mountain to ever climb.
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Borneo's Title Dreams Face Sudden-Death Reality
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 69/100. Borneo's relentless push for the championship faces a do-or-die elimination test against an unpredictable Arema side.
The Setup
Pusamania Borneo steps onto the pitch on February 26, 2026, knowing their championship aspirations hang by a thread in this single-leg knockout clash at Stadion Batakan. Sitting second in the regular standings, the hosts boast a fearsome home record that fuels a formidable Form rating. Having turned their ground into an absolute fortress, Borneo looks primed to exploit an Arema side languishing down in eleventh place. The visitors arrive with a patchy, struggle-filled record, heavily dragging down the match's competitive Balance. While a modest Stars rating indicates a lack of household names on display, the sheer elimination Stakes guarantee high intensity. Armed with a lofty expected goal rate, the stage is set for a ruthless attacking masterclass.
Key Battle
Without marquee individual matchups taking center stage, this contest will be decided entirely in the tactical trenches. Borneo's high-flying attacking unit will ruthlessly test Arema's fragile backline. If the visitors opt to park the bus, Borneo's relentless pressure will eventually crack their defense.
Our Prediction
A glaring mismatch on paper translates to a routine victory on the grass. Pusamania Borneo will dictate the tempo, suffocate Arema in midfield, and secure a comfortable multi-goal win to progress further, keeping their title hopes very much alive.