Bogor, MINA – Garudayaksa FC held a 2-1 lead over Arema FC at the end of the first half during their Matchweek 5 encounter in the 2026-2027 BRI Super League at Pakansari Stadium, Cibinong, Bogor Regency on Saturday afternoon.
Garudayaksa were caught off guard early when Arema’s Matheus Blade (25) scored an opening goal in the 5th minute.
However, Garudayaksa turned the match around with two goals, one from Brian Rubio (9) in the 34th minute and another from Jayro Jean in the 36th minute.
In the second half, the Mad Lions (Arema) squad launched wave after wave of attacks against the hosts’ defense, but the Garudayaksa players held firm.
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Instead, in the 70th minute, the Garuda Troops (Garudayaksa) extended their lead; a turn-and-shoot effort by Carlos Iury (70) proved too difficult for Arema goalkeeper Adi Satryo (30) to stop.
GOAL! The score became 3-1.
For the remainder of the match, Arema FC continued to press forward, but their efforts were consistently thwarted.
Ultimately, Arema FC had to accept defeat as the final whistle blew.
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This result marks Garudayaksa’s first victory of the season, while simultaneously handing Arema FC their first defeat. Garudayaksa has now climbed to 13th place in the 2026/27 Super League standings, with Arema sitting in 10th. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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