JAKARTA - Malut United managed to advance to third place in the 2025/2026 Super League standings. This result was achieved after a 2-1 win over Persijap Jepara.
The meeting of these two teams took place in the 11th week of the 2025/2026 Super League at the Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium, Jepara, on Monday, November 3, 2025, afternoon WIB.
With the status of being the host, Persijap Jepara appeared threatening from the third minute, but Carlos Franca's close-range shot was parried by the North Maluku goalkeeper, Angga Saputro.
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The game pressed the hosts at the North Maluku United who tried to retaliate through Wbeymar Angulo's movement in the 23rd minute. However, his efforts were thwarted by Persijap goalkeeper Rodrigo Moura.
Persijap's pressure continued in the 34th minute, but Sudi Abdallah's shot was countered by Angga.
Malut United pressed back in the 36th minute, but Ridho Syuhada's long-range shot was still pushed over by Rodrigo.
Malut United finally broke the deadlock in the 38th minute. Gustavo Franca's header which welcomed a corner from Tyronne del Pino successfully broke into Persijap's goal. The score was 1-0 and closed the first half.
In the second half, Persijap managed to equalize the score in the 67th minute. The goal came after the referee pointed to the spot after Igor Inocencio fouled Carlos Franca.
Down as the executor, Franca managed to outwit the goal guarded by Angga. The score then drew 1-1 at the beginning of the second half.
Malut United finally took the lead again in the 78th minute after David da Silva scored through the spot.
Penalti diberikan karena handball yang dilakukan Rahmat Hidayat saat mencoba menghalaukan tembakan Frets Butuan.
After North Maluku United took the lead, the situation became increasingly difficult for Persijap because he had to appear with 10 players. This happened after the captain, Fikron Afriyanto, was given a straight red card in the 80th minute for dropping David da Silva.
The 2-1 score lasted until it was over. An additional three points brought North Maluku United to third with 20 points from 10 matches.
Meanwhile, for Persijap, this is the fifth successive defeat that has made them now ranked 15th with eight points from 10 matches.
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