Gresik, MINA – Persik Kediri defeated Arema FC 3-0 in the first half of the East Java Derby match in Week 31 of the 2025/2026 BRI Super League at Gelora Joko Samudro Stadium in Gresik on Sunday afternoon.
The White Tigers’ goals were scored by Ernesto Gomez (7) in the 8th and 43rd minutes, and Telmo Castanheira (8) in the 28th minute.
In the second half, the Mad Lions squad tried to press immediately, but it was limited to just pressure.
In the 57th minute, Arema FC had their first golden opportunity through Salim Tuharea (11). He freely dribbled in front of goal and shot. However, goalkeeper Leo Navacchio (1) was able to catch the ball on the turf.
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In turn, the White Tigers immediately responded with a counterattack. Jose Enrique (21) escaped a duel with goalkeeper Lucas Frigeri (31). However, Enrique’s shot, which was aimed under the crossbar, was saved by goalkeeper Frigeri.
Arema’s corner kick, taken by Rio Fahmi (2) in the 70th minute, was won in the air by Johan Alfarizi (87). Unfortunately, his header fell straight into the arms of goalkeeper Frigeri.
Persik Kediri’s loosened play allowed Arema FC to take control of the match in the final ten minutes.
In the 86th minute, Mad Lions’s efforts paid off. Valdeci’s (10) through ball, which went wide, allowed Salim Tuharea (11) to break through to the back line and send a cross in front of goal.
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Dalberto (94) easily received the ball, which was immediately deflected into the net. The close-range shot was beyond Navcchio’s reach.
GOAL! The score is 3-1, with Persik Kediri still in the lead.
In the 90+6 minute, Arema FC defender Walisson Maya (5) scored after successfully heading a free kick.
GOAL! A VAR review determined Maia was not offside.
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The score was 3-2.
A late Singo Edan comeback attempt was thwarted when the referee blew his whistle. The score remained 3-12, in favor of Persik Kediri. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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