Gianyar, MINA – Week 30 of the 2025/2026 BRI Super League featured a heated duel dubbed the East Java Derby. Arema FC hosted Persebaya Surabaya in a prestigious match at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
The first half was tight, with Persebaya dominating possession and attack. However, the first half ended goalless.
It wasn’t until the second half that the first goal of the match was scored.
Persebaya, on the offensive, scored in the 49th minute. Francisco Rivera (7), moving freely, received a cross in front of goal while the Arema FC players were focused on the ball.
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GOAL! Rivera fired the ball into the net without any obstruction.
The score was 0-1.
The Mad Lions squad immediately responded with a threat from Joel Vinicius (9), whose header bounced onto the turf, but the ball hit the crossbar.
Missed penalty
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In the 74th minute, referee Thoriq Munir Alkatiri went to check the VAR footage outside the field.
The incident in question involved Arema FC player Hansamu Yama (66) headbutting Rivera (7) from behind during a fight for an aerial ball in the penalty box.
Referee Thoriq then ruled Hansamu Yama’s foul a penalty.
Bruno Moreira (10), who had just been introduced, took the penalty. Unfortunately, Bruno Moreira’s shot was read by goalkeeper Lucas Frigeri (31). The Brazilian goalkeeper was able to parry the ball.
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However, Persebaya had a further chance soon after, when two Persebaya players entered the penalty box chasing the rebound.
GOAL! Bruno Paraiba (83) received the ball and fired it hard into the roof of the net.
The score was 2-0.
Rivera again
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In the 82nd minute, Persebaya scored their third goal through a swift counter-attack, with Arema’s defense outnumbered 3-on-1.
The 3-on-1 format allowed Persebaya players to easily set up a goal.
Rivera (7), running unmarked, was sent a cutback and then directed his shot to the far post.
GOAL! Goalkeeper Frigeri and the Arema FC defenders were unable to prevent the ball from entering the net.
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The score was 3-0 to Persebaya.
Rivera again!
Four minutes later, Persebaya’s counter-attack overcame the increasingly vulnerable Mad Lions defense.
A through ball to Rivera (7) gave Persebaya another man advantage in their attack.
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However, this time the Mexican player didn’t score after his brace, but instead provided an assist to Mikael Tata (15), who was running freely down the left flank.
GOAL! Mikael Tata’s shot went into the Arema FC net, even though goalkeeper Lucas’ fingertips still managed to touch the ball.
The score was 4-0.
This was the winning score for Team Surabaya when referee Thoriq blew the final whistle.
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The three points earned saw Persebaya Surabaya climb to fourth place in the standings. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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