Arema FC vs Persijap: Laskar Kalinyamat’s Goal Drama Fails to Equalize

Malang, MINA – Arema FC held a 1-0 lead over Persijap Jepara throughout the first half of the 2025/26 BRI Super League match at Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang, on Monday afternoon.

The Singo Edan goal was scored by Hansamu Yama (60) in the 36th minute.

The second half began.

Persijap Goal Drama

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In the 56th minute, Laskar Kalinyamat had a golden opportunity when Franca (95) received a cutback in front of goal and shot powerfully.

However, the shot was blocked by goalkeeper Adi Satryo (30).

Two minutes later, in the 58th minute, Franca finally scored his goal, which had been delayed.

Franca’s movement with the ball on the left side of Arema’s territory led to a pass to Iker Guarrotxena (34).

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The Spaniard then passed back to Franca, who moved closer to Arema’s goal from the left flank. From a tight angle, Franca shot past goalkeeper Adi Satryo.

Goal. However, the linesman raised his flag, ruling Guarrotxena offside.

The Persijap Jepara players immediately protested.

The referee then checked to determine Guarrotxena’s position when he received the ball. Communication with the VAR room took some time because Guarrotxena was positioned very close to the Arema FC defenders.

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After lengthy communication with the VAR room, the referee finally awarded a goal. The Persijap players celebrated.

However, within seconds, the referee changed his decision again, calling for offside. The visiting team’s players were immediately disappointed. The offside decision stood.

The match continued.

In the first minute of injury time, Arema FC nearly doubled their lead when Rio Fahmi (7), who was cruising down the left side of Persijap’s half, crossed into the penalty area and found Joel Vinicius (9).

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Unfortunately, the ball refused to go in.

Thereafter, neither team scored. The score remained 1-0 after the referee blew the final whistle. []

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)

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