Bali United vs Persebaya: Bajul Ijo Humiliates Serdadu Tridatu at Their Home

Gianyar, MINA – Bali United trailed Persebaya Surabaya 0-1 throughout the first half in their Week 20 match of the 2025-2026 Super League at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, on Saturday evening.

The visiting team’s goal was scored by Mihailo Perovic (11) in the 28th minute, who later had to be withdrawn after his head injury worsened.

The second half began.

Second goal on the counter-attack

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Down by a goal, Bali United dominated possession and created several threatening chances, but Persebaya’s tight defense still prevented the home side from scoring.

Conversely, Persebaya, under pressure, scored their second goal on a counter-attack in the 69th minute.

It started with Francisco Rivera (7), who carried the ball alone on the left side of Bali United’s territory to the back line, then sent a cut-back pass into the middle of the penalty box past a looming defender.

Alfan Suaib (12), a substitute for Persebaya, came on and shot freely. He was on target.

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Goal. The score changed to 0-2. However, Alfan had to make up for it with an injury a few minutes later. Alfan became the third Persebaya player to be injured in the match.

Goal by Persebaya Defender

Bali United’s situation worsened when Bajul Ijo added another goal in the 73rd minute.

Gali Freitas (22), very agile in the middle of the Bali United defense, sent a through ball to Risto Mitrevski (5). The Persebaya defender, who had been attacking from a distance, fired a diagonal shot from a tight angle, but the home goalkeeper beat the ball.

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Goal. The score changed to 0-3 in favor of Persebaya.

Consolation goal for the home team

After his goal was disallowed for offside, Bali United finally managed to reply with a goal in the 88th minute.

After the home team’s attack disrupted Persebaya’s defense, Jens Raven (19), receiving a loose ball in front of goal, played a short pass to Jordy Bruijn (8). The Dutch player successfully scored a consolation goal for the home team.

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The score changed to 1-3.

Thereafter, no further goals were scored until referee Asep Yandis ended the match. The score remained 1-3 for Persebaya Surabaya, who had humiliated Bali United at their home ground.

This three-point victory puts Persebaya closer to Malut United, who currently sit in fourth place in the standings. []

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)

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