JAKARTA - Persebaya Surabaya managed to get three points when welcoming Malut United in the 17th week of the 2025/2026 Super League at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Saturday, January 10, 2026, afternoon WIB. Bajul Ijo won narrowly 2-1 thanks to the contribution of Gali Freitas' brace.
The hosts have been pressing since the first 10 minutes. It didn't take long, Gali Freitas opened Persebaya's lead in the 14th minute.
He took a measured shot from outside the penalty area, which was blocked by goalkeeper Angga Saputro.
Persebaya was even more on the offensive after a counterattack scheme produced the second goal in the 37th minute. Again, Gali Freitas scored after grabbing the rebound. The score of 2-0 also lasted until the break.
Entering the second half, Malut United appeared to be more pressing to narrow the gap. In the 62nd minute their efforts bore fruit.
Ciro Alves scored after pouncing on a loose ball from a corner situation at the mouth of the goal.
The match was interesting after the 2-1 score with an open game. Malut United was able to dominate possession of the ball, while Persebaya appeared more waiting by relying on a quick counterattack.
However, Bajul Ijo actually has a big chance to widen the gap. Malik Risaldi got a golden opportunity 10 minutes before the end of normal time, but his shot in a one-on-one situation failed to score.
Until the end of the match, no more goals were scored. The result brought Persebaya to sixth place in the Super League standings with 28 points from 17 matches. Meanwhile, Malut United remained in fourth place with 34 points.
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