Results Of The 2025/2026 Super League: Dewa United Win 3-1 Over Persik Kediri

Dewa United finally won their first victory in the 2025/2026 Super League after overthrowing Persik Kediri (Instagram/@dewaunitedfc).

JAKARTA - Dewa United won their first victory in the 2025/2026 Super League. Entertaining Persik Kediri in the third week at Banten International Stadium, Banten, the host won with a final score of 3-1.

In the match which took place on Friday, August 22, 2025, WIB night, Dewa United's advantage was opened by Alexis Messidoro in the 19th minute. This one preliminary goal then ignited the enthusiasm of Jan Olde Riekerink's troops to further suppress Persik Kediri's defense.

The sale and purchase of attacks had occurred, but Dewa United, who carried out the mission, bounced back after the previous two defeats did not want to give up on the situation. The hosts showed resistance, making it difficult for opponents to develop the game.

In the 39th minute, Dewa United's efforts bore fruit again. This time it was Taisei Marukawa's turn to double the advantage to 2-0 and stay until halftime.

Entering the second half, both Dewa United and Persik both made substitutions to present sharper attacks.

Persik Kediri, who also replaced four players, paid off. The pattern of attack that improved brought change. The score changed to 1-2 for Persik after the captain Ezra Walian scored a goal in the 56th minute.

After conceding, Dewa United immediately responded quickly. High pressure continued until finally the home team got a penalty after Taisei Marukawa was violated in the forbidden box by Ady Eko.

Alex Martins, who was tasked with being the executioner, successfully carried out his duties in the 69th minute, thus making Dewa United a 3-1 position.

The two teams pressed each other for the remaining time. This situation made the tension of the match even hotter so that the referee issued many yellow cards, both for Dewa United players and Persik Kediri.

During injury time, Dewa United continued to put pressure on him. It's just that, until the referee blew the long whistle, the sign of the match was after no additional goals. The hosts finally won with a score of 3-1.