Super League Results: Arema Loses Slightly 1-2 Against Persija

JAKARTA Arema FC failed to secure points when they acted as hosts to host Persija Jakarta in the 2025/2026 Super League continued week.

The match week 12 of the Super League between the hosts Arema and Persija Jakarta ended with a narrow score of 1-2 at the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang, East Java, on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

This high-tension match was marked by chaos between players at the end of the match. The two teams got involved pushing each other to the players' benches and were able to be dispersed by officials.

The incident was triggered by Paulinho Moccellin's hard tackle against Allano Lima on the side of the field. Allano was provoked and there was a push to each other that triggered the two camps to flock.

The referee also issued a number of yellow cards to the team officials involved in pushing each other before the long whistle marked the match was over.

In addition, the duel between the two teams was also colored by two red cards. From the Persija Jakarta camp, Jordi Amat received a red card for receiving a second yellow card, while from Arema a red card was given to Juli total Guevara.

Host Arema managed to take the lead in this match. They broke into the opponent's goal in the 12th minute through Valdeci Moreira's free kick.

Persija then scored two winning goals in the first five minutes of the second half. All the two goals were scored by Exel Rukahu in the 48th minute and 50th minute, respectively.

Eksel scored the first goal after successfully welcoming Bruno Tubarao's cross which left Lucas Frigeri helpless and only saw the ball sliding into the net.

Just two minutes after Eksel R untukahu scored again to bring his team ahead. This second goal also occurred through a header thanks to Dony Tri Pamungkas' cross.

Lineup Of Players

Arema FC: Lucas Frigeri, Johan Alfarizie (C), Luiz Gustavo, Anwar Rifai, Rifad Marasabessy, Matheus Nascimento, Betinho, Julian Guevara, Valdeci Morreira da Silva, Dalberto and Salim Akbar Tuharea.

Coach: Marcos Santos

Persija Jakarta: Carlos Eduardo, Bruno Tubarao, Dony Tri Pamungkas, Jordi Amat, Rizky Ridho (C), Allano Brendon Lima, Maxwell Souza, Fabio Calonego, Gustavo Franca, Van Basty Sousa and Eksel Rtuahu.

Coach: Mauricio Souza