Liga 1 Regular Season - 11

Semen Padang 1 - 2 FT Arema FC

Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim

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Futmetrix Verdict
44
FT
Mon, Nov 3
Indonesia
Semen Padang
1-2
Arema FC
⚡ Intensity 48
⚖️ Balance 34
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Arema FC advance after tense Padang battle.

Arema FC March On As Semen Padang's Knockout Dreams Fade

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. 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.

Match Statistics

Possession
52%
48%
Semen Padang 52%
Arema FC 48%
Shots on Target
3
3
Semen Padang 3
Arema FC 3
Corners
2
2
Semen Padang 2
Arema FC 2
Yellow Cards
3
4
Semen Padang 3
Arema FC 4
Red Cards
0
0
Semen Padang 0
Arema FC 0

Match Events

S. Tuharea 🟨 23'
Valdeci (Dalberto) 30'
Dalberto (A. Fikri) 42'
HT
46' 🔄 R. Wahyudi A. Umanailo
46' 🔄 A. Oropa F. Juliansyah
46' 🔄 B. Gomes F. Chaby
A. Fikri S. G. Balinsa 🔄 49'
M. Marasabessy 🟨 53'
58' 🟨 P. Matos
67' 🔄 Z. Afandi R. Ariansyah
67' C. Stewart
S. Tuharea F. Arjidan 🔄 69'
Paulinho Moccelin I. Puleio 🔄 69'
Valdeci Odivan 🔄 75'
M. Marasabessy M. Rifai 🔄 76'
85' 🟨 A. Wakaso
89' 🔄 P. Matos M. Ridwan
S. G. Balinsa 🟨 90'+3
90'+13 🟨 F. Chaby
FT

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
Liga 1 Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim
05/24/2025
Liga 1 Stadion Kanjuruhan
12/27/2024
Liga 1 Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim
10/28/2019
Liga 1 Stadion Kanjuruhan (Kepanjen)
07/12/2019
Liga 1 Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim (Padang)
11/04/2017
Liga 1
Semen Padang Win
Arema FC Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Pusamania Borneo 11 27 24 10 +14 LMalut United 3 - 2 Pusamania Borneo (28-12-2025)LPersib Bandung 3 - 1 Pusamania Borneo (05-12-2025)WPusamania Borneo 4 - 0 Dewa United (05-11-2025)WArema FC 1 - 3 Pusamania Borneo (26-10-2025)WPusamania Borneo 2 - 0 Persik Kediri (18-10-2025)
2 Persib Bandung 11 25 18 7 +11 WPersib Bandung 1 - 0 PSM Makassar (27-12-2025)WPersib Bandung 3 - 1 Pusamania Borneo (05-12-2025)WBali United 0 - 1 Persib Bandung (01-11-2025)WPersib Bandung 2 - 0 Persis Solo (27-10-2025)WPSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 3 Persib Bandung (17-10-2025)
3 Persija 11 23 23 10 +13 WPersija 3 - 0 Bhayangkara FC (29-12-2025)WPersija 3 - 1 PSBS Biak Numfor (31-10-2025)WPersepam Madura Utd 0 - 1 Persija (24-10-2025)WPersebaya Surabaya 1 - 3 Persija (18-10-2025)LPusamania Borneo 3 - 1 Persija (28-09-2025)
4 Malut United 11 23 22 14 +8 WMalut United 3 - 2 Pusamania Borneo (28-12-2025)WPersijap 1 - 2 Malut United (03-11-2025)WMalut United 1 - 0 Semen Padang (26-10-2025)WPersis Solo 1 - 3 Malut United (20-10-2025)WBhayangkara FC 0 - 1 Malut United (25-09-2025)
5 Persita 11 21 15 10 +5 WArema FC 0 - 1 Persita (30-12-2025)DBhayangkara FC 1 - 1 Persita (01-11-2025)DBali United 0 - 0 Persita (25-10-2025)WPersita 4 - 0 PSIM Yogyakarta (17-10-2025)WPersita 2 - 0 Semen Padang (04-10-2025)
6 PSIM Yogyakarta 11 19 15 13 +2 DPSIM Yogyakarta 2 - 2 PSBS Biak Numfor (29-12-2025)WPSIM Yogyakarta 2 - 1 Persik Kediri (31-10-2025)WPSIM Yogyakarta 2 - 0 Dewa United (22-10-2025)LPersita 4 - 0 PSIM Yogyakarta (17-10-2025)DPSM Makassar 0 - 0 PSIM Yogyakarta (27-09-2025)
7 Persebaya Surabaya 11 18 16 10 +6 WPersebaya Surabaya 4 - 0 Persijap (28-12-2025)DPSM Makassar 1 - 1 Persebaya Surabaya (06-12-2025)WPersebaya Surabaya 2 - 1 Persis Solo (02-11-2025)DPSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 0 Persebaya Surabaya (24-10-2025)LPersebaya Surabaya 1 - 3 Persija (18-10-2025)
8 Arema FC 11 15 16 15 +1 LArema FC 0 - 1 Persita (30-12-2025)WSemen Padang 1 - 2 Arema FC (03-11-2025)LArema FC 1 - 3 Pusamania Borneo (26-10-2025)WPSM Makassar 1 - 2 Arema FC (19-10-2025)DPersis Solo 2 - 2 Arema FC (28-09-2025)
9 Bhayangkara FC 11 15 9 9 0 LPersija 3 - 0 Bhayangkara FC (29-12-2025)DBhayangkara FC 1 - 1 Persita (01-11-2025)WBhayangkara FC 2 - 0 Persijap (27-10-2025)WSemen Padang 0 - 1 Bhayangkara FC (20-10-2025)LBhayangkara FC 0 - 1 Malut United (25-09-2025)
10 Bali United 11 14 14 16 -2 DBali United 0 - 0 Dewa United (29-12-2025)LBali United 0 - 1 Persib Bandung (01-11-2025)DBali United 0 - 0 Persita (25-10-2025)WPersijap 1 - 2 Bali United (19-10-2025)WSemen Padang 1 - 3 Bali United (26-09-2025)
11 Persik Kediri 11 14 13 15 -2 WPersik Kediri 2 - 1 Persis Solo (27-12-2025)LPSIM Yogyakarta 2 - 1 Persik Kediri (31-10-2025)DPersik Kediri 1 - 1 PSM Makassar (25-10-2025)LPusamania Borneo 2 - 0 Persik Kediri (18-10-2025)WPersijap 0 - 2 Persik Kediri (27-09-2025)
12 Persepam Madura Utd 11 13 13 12 +1 WPersepam Madura Utd 5 - 1 Semen Padang (28-12-2025)DPSM Makassar 1 - 1 Persepam Madura Utd (02-11-2025)LPersepam Madura Utd 0 - 1 Persija (24-10-2025)WDewa United 0 - 2 Persepam Madura Utd (16-10-2025)DPSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 0 Persepam Madura Utd (25-09-2025)
13 Dewa United 11 11 11 20 -9 DBali United 0 - 0 Dewa United (29-12-2025)LPusamania Borneo 4 - 0 Dewa United (05-11-2025)LPSIM Yogyakarta 2 - 0 Dewa United (22-10-2025)LDewa United 0 - 2 Persepam Madura Utd (16-10-2025)DDewa United 1 - 1 Persebaya Surabaya (26-09-2025)
14 PSM Makassar 11 10 10 11 -1 LPersib Bandung 1 - 0 PSM Makassar (27-12-2025)DPSM Makassar 1 - 1 Persebaya Surabaya (06-12-2025)DPSM Makassar 1 - 1 Persepam Madura Utd (02-11-2025)DPersik Kediri 1 - 1 PSM Makassar (25-10-2025)LPSM Makassar 1 - 2 Arema FC (19-10-2025)
15 Persijap 11 8 9 20 -11 LPersebaya Surabaya 4 - 0 Persijap (28-12-2025)LPersijap 1 - 2 Malut United (03-11-2025)LBhayangkara FC 2 - 0 Persijap (27-10-2025)LPersijap 1 - 2 Bali United (19-10-2025)LPersijap 0 - 2 Persik Kediri (27-09-2025)
16 PSBS Biak Numfor 11 7 10 21 -11 DPSIM Yogyakarta 2 - 2 PSBS Biak Numfor (29-12-2025)LPersija 3 - 1 PSBS Biak Numfor (31-10-2025)DPSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 0 Persebaya Surabaya (24-10-2025)LPSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 3 Persib Bandung (17-10-2025)DPSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 0 Persepam Madura Utd (25-09-2025)
17 Persis Solo 11 5 10 22 -12 LPersik Kediri 2 - 1 Persis Solo (27-12-2025)LPersebaya Surabaya 2 - 1 Persis Solo (02-11-2025)LPersib Bandung 2 - 0 Persis Solo (27-10-2025)LPersis Solo 1 - 3 Malut United (20-10-2025)DPersis Solo 2 - 2 Arema FC (28-09-2025)
18 Semen Padang 11 4 7 20 -13 LPersepam Madura Utd 5 - 1 Semen Padang (28-12-2025)LSemen Padang 1 - 2 Arema FC (03-11-2025)LMalut United 1 - 0 Semen Padang (26-10-2025)LSemen Padang 0 - 1 Bhayangkara FC (20-10-2025)LPersita 2 - 0 Semen Padang (04-10-2025)