Persijap Jepara vs Persebaya: Bajul Ijo Defeated at Laskar Kalinyamat Headquarters

Rudi hendrik Editor : Sajadi - Saturday, 21 February 2026 - 23:51 WIB

Saturday, 21 February 2026 - 23:51 WIB

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Jepara, MINA – Persijap Jepara took a 1-0 lead over Persebaya Surabaya in the first half of the 2025/2026 BRI Super League match at Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium (GBK), Jepara, on Saturday evening.

The Laskar Kalinyamat goal was scored by Spanish player Iker Guarrotxena (34) in the 32nd minute.

In the second half, the Bajul Ijo team played more aggressively, posing several threats to the home team’s defense.

In the 64th minute, Persijap Jepara player Rahmat Hidayat (14) suddenly collapsed on the field without any incident with other players. Rahmat Hidayat’s condition was later confirmed to be serious and he had to be rushed to the hospital. An ambulance immediately arrived on the field to evacuate the player.

The match continued.

Second Goal

In the 71st minute, Alexis Gomes (32)’s individual effort in front of the penalty box beat three Persebaya players before unleashing a powerful shot into the net.

Goalkeeper Ernando Ari was unable to stop the ball, which flew into his net.

Goal. The Argentine player instantly made it 2-0 to Persebaya.

Red Card

In the 84th minute, the referee stopped play to check the VAR monitor outside the pitch.

The incident in question was when Rachmat Irianto (53) slapped a Persijap player in the face during a fight for the ball.

Referee Yoko Supriyanto then issued a red card for Rachmat Irianto in the 86th minute. Persebaya then played with ten men.

Opportunities Not Lost

In the 90th minute, the referee again checked the VAR monitor outside the pitch. The incident in question was when Persebaya player Francisco Rivera (7) was stepped on by Alexis Gomes (32).

As a result, referee Yoko awarded a penalty because the incident occurred inside the penalty area.

Bruno Moreira (10) stepped up to take the penalty and coolly converted.

Goal. The score was 2-1 in the 90+2 minute.

This goal gave Persebaya a chance to avoid defeat. That was if the visitors scored another goal in the remaining time.

The Third Goal Ended Persebaya’s Hopes

However, the home team scored a third goal in the 90+11 minute.

It started with Alexis Gomes dribbling on the right side of Persebaya’s territory. He sent a cross across the goal, between goalkeeper Ernando Ari and his teammates.

Suddenly, Iker Guarrotxena (34) appeared, pounced on the ball and scored.

The score was 3-1 at the end of the match. Shortly afterward, referee Yoko blew the final whistle.

Despite earning three points, Persijap Jepara has not yet escaped the relegation zone in the standings. In their other match, PSBS Biak drew at Persis Solo.

PSBS Biak, currently in 15th place in the standings, has 38 points, the same as Persijap, which is in 16th place. []

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)