Indonesian Super League Results: Arema Beats Bhayangkara 2-1
Arema FC Secures Narrow Victory, Climbs to Top of Super League Standings
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jakarta - August 22, 2025 – A late penalty secured a 2-1 win for Arema FC against Bhayangkara precision Lampung FC, propelling them to the top of the 2025-2026 Super League table. A concurrent match between semen Padang and PSM Makassar ended in a 1-1 draw.
Dramatic Finish at Kanjuruhan Stadium
The match between Arema FC and bhayangkara Precision Lampung FC, played at the Kanjuruhan Stadium on Friday, August 22nd, 2025, delivered a thrilling contest. Bhayangkara stunned the home crowd with an early lead, capitalizing on a defensive lapse in the 10th minute. Fareed Sadat capitalized on a loose ball following a failed clearance, unleashing a powerful shot that goalkeeper Adi Satryo couldn’t stop.
undeterred, Arema pressed for an equalizer. Arkhan Fikri tested the Bhayangkara defense with a strong attempt, but goalkeeper Awan Setho proved equal to the challenge.
Equalizer and Late drama
Arema’s persistence paid off in the 39th minute. Johan alfarizi’s cross found Leo Silva, whose clever touch set up Dalberto for a close-range finish, leveling the score at 1-1. The first half concluded with both teams locked in a tight battle.
The second half saw Arema maintain dominance, but breaking down the Bhayangkara defense proved difficult. Paulinho had a scoring possibility,but his effort lacked the necessary power to trouble Awan Setho.
The decisive moment arrived in the final minutes. A VAR review confirmed a foul on Dalberto by Muhammad Ferarri inside the penalty area, leading to a penalty kick for Arema. Dalberto confidently converted the spot-kick, securing a 2-1 victory for the home side.
Standings Update
This win elevates Arema FC to the top of the Super League standings with seven points. Bhayangkara Precision Lampung FC remains near the bottom, currently in 15th place with just one point. In the othre match of the day, Semen Padang and PSM Makassar shared the points in a 1-1 draw at the Haji Agus Salim Stadium. Bruno Gomes opened the scoring for Semen Padang in the 25th minute,but Abu Kamara responded for PSM Makassar in the 74th minute.
| Team | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Arema FC | 7 | 1st |
| Semen Padang | 4 | 7th |
| PSM Makassar | 3 | 10th |
| Bhayangkara Precision Lampung FC | 1 | 15th |
Team Lineups
Arema FC: Adi Satryo, achmad Maulana, Matheus Blade, Luiz Gustavo, Johan Farizi, Betinho, Arkhan Fikri, Valdeci Moreira, Ian Puleio, Paulinho Moccelin, Dalberto Luan Belo
Bhayangkara Precision: Awan Setho, I Putu Gede, Slavko Damjanovic, Muhammad Ferarri, Leonardo Silva, Christian Ilic, Fareed Sadat, Sani Rizki, wahyu Subo Seto, Ilija Spasojevic, Stejpan Plazonja