A dramatic encounter saw Persebaya Surabaya secure a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory against Persis Solo in a captivating Matchday 11 fixture of the Super League 2025/2026. The match, held at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya on Sunday night, November 2, 2025, was notably marked by a significant blunder from Indonesia national team goalkeeper, Ernando Ari.
As the away team, Persis Solo immediately launched an aggressive assault on Persebaya Surabaya‘s defense. Their early pressure almost paid off in the fifth minute when Adriano Castanheira skillfully evaded an offside trap set by Persebaya defenders. However, his shot unfortunately veered wide of the goal, failing to trouble Ernando Ari.
The relentless efforts of “Laskar Sambernyawa” (Persis Solo’s nickname) finally broke the deadlock in the 15th minute. The goal originated from a brilliant individual effort by Althaf Indie, who surged down the left flank before unleashing a direct shot. A less-than-perfect save attempt by Ernando Ari left the ball loose, allowing Kodai Tanaka to pounce with a swift tap-in that found the back of Persebaya’s net, putting Persis Solo ahead.
Taking a one-goal lead fueled the visitors’ determination. Persis Solo continued to create several golden opportunities, relentlessly testing Persebaya’s defense. Despite the numerous threats, Ernando Ari, despite his earlier lapse, managed to redeem himself with crucial saves, preventing Persis Solo from extending their lead.
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Under continuous pressure, Persebaya Surabaya finally found their equalizer through a well-executed counter-attack. Fransisco Rivera delivered a precise through-ball to Gali Freitas, who had found space on the right side. The Timor Leste international then expertly squared it to Mihailo Perovic, who completed the move with a delicate flick into the net. This crucial goal by Mihailo Perovic leveled the score at 1-1, bringing an end to an exciting first half.
Second Half
Persebaya Surabaya exploded into action within the first five minutes of the second half. Their offensive intensity quickly turned the tide as they seized the lead early on. Milos Raickovic, finding himself unmarked outside the Persis Solo penalty box, unleashed a powerful long-range shot towards the goal.
In a moment reminiscent of the first half’s opening goal, Persis Solo goalkeeper Muhammad Riyandi fumbled Raickovic’s powerful shot. Fransisco Rivera was quick to react, punishing the error with a gentle tap-in that sent the ball into the net, changing the score to 2-1 in favor of Persebaya Surabaya.
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Falling behind by a goal spurred the visitors to ramp up their attacking intensity. Persis Solo created two more golden opportunities around the 60th minute from shots by Kodai Tanaka and Sho Yamamoto, but both efforts were thwarted by the impressive Ernando Ari. Just three minutes later, in the 63rd minute, Ernando Ari was once again called into action, making a diving save from a close-range shot by Kodai Tanaka, who had managed to slip past Persebaya’s offside trap.
Despite being under increasing pressure, Persebaya appeared to extend their lead in the 70th minute. Fransisco Rivera scored after a beautiful combination play with Gali Freitas and Bruno Moreira. However, the goal was disallowed by referee Naufal Ahya Fairuzki due to Rivera being in an offside position.
In the remaining minutes, both teams exchanged attacks in a thrilling end-to-end battle, but neither side could find another goal. This victory for Persebaya Surabaya triumphantly ended their three-match winless streak, propelling them to eighth position in the league standings.
Final Score: Persebaya Surabaya 2-1 Persis Solo
Goals: Mihailo Perovic 45+2′, Fransisco Rivera 50′ – Kodai Tanaka 15′
Yellow Card: Arapenta 75′
Red Card: –
Lineups:
Persebaya Surabaya: 21-Ernando Ari (GK), 2-Arief Catur, 4-Dime Dimov, 7-Fransisco Rivera, 10-Bruno Moreira (Captain), 11-Mihailo Perovic (9-Rizky Dwi Pangestu 89′), 22-Gali Freitas (77-Malik Risaldi 79′), 53-Rachmat Irianto, 68-Toni Firmansyah (81-Ichsas Baihaqi 89′), 88-Milos Raickovic (55-Sadida Nugraha 83′), 91-Dejan Tumbas (18-Randy May 79′)
Substitutes: 27-Rendy Oscario (GK), 52-Andhika Ramadhani (GK), 8-Oktafianus Fernando, 9-Rizky Dwi Pangestu, 12-Alfan Suaib, 18-Randy May, 26-Dimas Wicaksono, 55-Sadida Nugraha, 77-Malik Risaldi, 81-Ichsas Baihaqi, 99-Diego Mauricio
Coach: Eduardo Perez
Persis Solo: 1-Muhammad Riyandi (GK), 4-Xandro Schenk, 5-Jordy Tutuarima, 6-Fuad Sule, 10-Kodai Tanaka, 14-Sho Yamamoto (Captain), 15-Gio Numberi, 19-Cleylton Santos, 36-Althaf Indie, 77-Adriano Castanheira (8-Arkhan Kaka 56′), 78-Zanadin Fariz (18-Arapenta Poerba 72′)
Substitutes: 31-Gianluca Pandeynuwu (GK), 2-Ibrahim Sanjaya, 8-Arkhan Kaka, 11-Sidik Saimima, 18-Arapenta Poerba, 22-Sutanto Tan, 30-Eky Taufik, 37-Zulfahmi Arifin, 40-Ikhwan Ali Tanamal, 47-Agung Mannan
Coach: Peter de Roo
Summary
Persebaya Surabaya meraih kemenangan dramatis 2-1 atas Persis Solo dalam pertandingan pekan ke-11 Super League 2025/2026 di Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo pada 2 November 2025. Persis Solo unggul lebih dulu pada menit ke-15 melalui Kodai Tanaka, memanfaatkan kesalahan kiper Persebaya, Ernando Ari. Persebaya berhasil menyamakan kedudukan menjadi 1-1 melalui gol Mihailo Perovic di menit akhir babak pertama.
Di babak kedua, Persebaya berbalik unggul 2-1 pada menit ke-50 lewat Fransisco Rivera, menyusul kesalahan kiper Persis Solo Muhammad Riyandi. Meskipun Persis Solo terus menekan, Ernando Ari melakukan beberapa penyelamatan penting untuk mempertahankan keunggulan timnya. Kemenangan ini mengakhiri rentetan tiga pertandingan tanpa kemenangan Persebaya dan mengangkat mereka ke posisi kedelapan klasemen liga.
