JAKARTA - Persita Tangerang managed to steal three points when visiting Arema FC's headquarters. The victory was even achieved with only 10 players on the field.
The Persipura meeting, which visited the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang Regency, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, was a postponed match for the eighth week of the 2025/2026 Super League.
With the status as the host, Arema tried to control the game. However, Persita was not without resistance because a number of attacks were also successfully built.
Until the first half ended, no goal was created. The score remained 0-0 even though both teams had two to three real chances that could have been converted into goals.
The second round took place with higher intensity. This time, Pendekar Cisadane appeared more aggressive because he was successful in creating a dangerous counterattack.
One of the golden opportunities was owned by Hokky Caraka who had a one-on-one with Arema FC's goalkeeper, but his action was successfully thwarted by goalkeeper Lucas Frigeri.
In the 69th minute, Persita was forced to play with 10 players. The situation occurred after Andrean Rindorindo received a direct red card after committing a foul.
Losing the number of players, Persita couldn't do much. Carlos Pena's team defended more.
However, Persita was able to steal a goal at the end of the second half, precisely in the 90th minute. Starting from the blunder of Arema defender, Aleksa Andrejik broke into Arema's goal with his left foot.
Until the final whistle, no additional goals were created. Persita with a dramatic victory at Kanjuruhan managed to climb to fifth place.
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