Liga 1 Regular Season - 11
Semen Padang 1 - 2 FT Arema FC
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Semen Padang
Midfielders
A. Augusto
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Z. Afandi
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A. Meneses
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R. P. Ribeiro Sousa Peixoto
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L. Guntara
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A. Wakaso
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R. Wahyudi
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C. Stewart
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P. Matos
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A. Oropa
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B. Gomes
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BENCH
A. Umanailo
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Ferdiansyah
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F. Juliansyah
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D. Saputra
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A. Tuna
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F. Chaby
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Hamdi Sula
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R. Ariansyah
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M. Ridwan
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S. Simanjuntak
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A. Bachtiar
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H. Saputra
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Arema FC
Midfielders
Lucas Frigeri
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M. Marasabessy
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Luiz Gustavo
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A. Farisi
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Matheus Blade
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Betinho
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Valdeci
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A. Fikri
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Paulinho Moccelin
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Dalberto
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S. Tuharea
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BENCH
D. Santoso
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D. Setiawan
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R. Fachrezi
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F. Arjidan
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M. Rifai
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M. Iksan
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Odivan
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I. Puleio
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A. Alfiansyah
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J. Hariono
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S. G. Balinsa
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A. Satryo
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2025 | Semen Padang | 1 - 2 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim |
| 05/24/2025 | Arema FC | 0 - 2 | Semen Padang | Liga 1 | Stadion Kanjuruhan |
| 12/27/2024 | Semen Padang | 1 - 2 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim |
| 10/28/2019 | Arema FC | 1 - 0 | Semen Padang | Liga 1 | Stadion Kanjuruhan (Kepanjen) |
| 07/12/2019 | Semen Padang | 0 - 1 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim (Padang) |
| 11/04/2017 | Arema FC | 5 - 3 | Semen Padang | Liga 1 |
11/03/2025
05/24/2025
12/27/2024
10/28/2019
07/12/2019
11/04/2017
Semen Padang Win
Arema FC Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Arema FC March On As Semen Padang's Knockout Dreams Fade
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A lethal first-half display from the visitors proved too much for Semen Padang to overcome, securing Arema FC's progression in this do-or-die encounter.
The Opening Exchange
The Intensity was palpable from the very first touch under the lights at Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim. Semen Padang, currently languishing deeply in the league's relegation zone, desperately hoped this high-stakes knockout clash would offer a moment of salvation. Instead, Arema FC calmly dictated the early tempo. The critical breakthrough finally arrived right on the half-hour mark. Dalberto, operating brilliantly as the creative fulcrum for the visitors, expertly carved open the fragile home defence to perfectly set up Valdeci. The attacker made absolutely no mistake, instantly silencing the famously passionate local crowd. It was a precise, clinical strike that completely shifted the tactical momentum. The hosts suddenly looked entirely rattled, struggling heavily to match the rapid, fluid transitions of their confident opponents.
The Decisive Pivot
Just as Semen Padang desperately tried to regroup and survive until the halftime interval, Arema FC ruthlessly struck the fatal blow. In the forty-second minute, the roles reversed and Dalberto turned into the lethal finisher. Benefiting immensely from A. Fikri's pinpoint service, he confidently doubled the away side's advantage. This devastating second goal entirely shattered the Balance of the tie, leaving the shell-shocked home side with an absolute mountain to climb. Trudging into the dressing room trailing by two goals in a ruthless knockout environment is an undeniable psychological nightmare. Arema FC's overall tactical execution during this crucial phase was virtually flawless, perfectly exploiting the widening gaps left by an increasingly desperate Padang defensive line. The visitors intelligently managed the tempo from there.
Final Resolution
Needing nothing short of a second-half miracle, Semen Padang finally found a narrow lifeline in the sixty-seventh minute. A sudden, chaotic surge inside the penalty area forced an error, resulting in a crucial spot-kick. C. Stewart stepped up and converted with absolute, ice-cold composure. Instantly, the Stakes were magnified to an almost unbearable degree. The remaining twenty minutes completely transformed Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim into a terrifying pressure cooker for the visitors. Arema FC were forced to fiercely weather a frantic, relentless storm of direct balls and aggressive challenges. Yet, despite the immense late scare, the visiting defence bravely held their nerve. The referee's final whistle officially confirmed Arema FC's deserved progression, ruthlessly eliminating Semen Padang and leaving the hosts to face their grim domestic reality.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals in this knockout tie?
Valdeci and Dalberto scored crucial first-half goals for Arema FC, while C. Stewart converted a late penalty for Semen Padang.
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.
Arema FC Advance as Semen Padang Crash Out
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. A decisive elimination clash highlights the visitors' relative stability as Arema FC progress and leave the hosts to dissect another painful exit.
The Setup
Taking place at Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim on November 03, 2025, this tie underlines why both sides are toiling this season. A rock-bottom Stakes rating reflects a severe lack of broader competitive appeal, while a dismal Stars rating confirms the absence of marquee talent to light up the pitch. Semen Padang's dreadful Form is rooted in an abysmal home record—winning just a quarter of their matches here. Arema FC boast slightly better structural Balance, having scored and conceded an even 36 goals this term, giving them the edge they need in this single-leg knockout scenario.
Key Battle
The away attacking unit against a leak-prone home defence will dictate the outcome. Semen Padang have shipped 41 goals in league play, and their disjointed back line will struggle heavily to contain an Arema midfield that is adept at punishing tactical disorganisation.
Our Prediction
Arema FC will claim a comfortable 2-0 victory to progress from this knockout tie. The visitors will control the tempo, patiently waiting for the home defence to overcommit before striking ruthlessly on the counter to seal Semen Padang's elimination.