Persija vs Persebaya: A Classic Duel Full of Drama, from the 2009 Comeback to a 90+5 Penalty
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- Dua pertemuan bersejarah Persija dan Persebaya—2009 dan 2022—menjadi rujukan betapa sengitnya rivalitas kedua tim.
- Perubahan momentum dan gol-gol dramatis di menit akhir menjadi ciri khas laga Macan Kemayoran melawan Bajul Ijo.
- Duel pekan kesembilan BRI Super League 2026/2027 di JIS menjadi panggung anyar untuk meneruskan tradisi drama tersebut.
The rivalry between Persija Jakarta and Persebaya Surabaya has entered a new chapter. In the ninth week of the 2026/2027 BRI Super League, the two teams will meet at Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) on Saturday (7/11/2026). This match is not merely a battle for three points, but a continuation of a long history that has produced some of the most dramatic matches in Indonesian football.
The two previous meetings—in 2009 and 2022—are proof that clashes between Macan Kemayoran and Bajul Ijo almost never run smoothly. Both delivered a rain of goals, comebacks, and shifts in momentum that kept the matches alive until the final minute. For the national football public, this duel always has its own appeal: not only the prestige of two major cities, but also the mentality and character of the teams tested on the pitch.
On 29 November 2009, at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Persija fell behind early after two Persebaya goals in the first seven minutes. Andi Odang opened the scoring in the third minute, followed by Korinus Fingkrew four minutes later. However, Bambang Pamungkas reduced the deficit before halftime, then Aliyudin equalized in the 58th minute. Persebaya went ahead again through Josh Maguire, but Bepe—Bambang's nickname—equalized once more. Aliyudin became the hero of the 4-3 win with a goal in the 85th minute, pouncing on a rebound after Bambang Pamungkas's free kick was blocked by goalkeeper Endra Prasetya.
The duel on 14 February 2022 at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, was no less compelling. Marko Simic gave Persija an early lead in the second minute, but Taisei Marukawa equalized from the penalty spot. Persebaya turned the match around through Ricky Kambuaya, then extended their lead through Samsul Arif after Ryuji Utomo was sent off for a hard foul on Marselino Ferdinan. When victory seemed within reach, Makan Konate scored in the 86th minute and then equalized from the penalty spot in the 90+5 minute. The 3-3 score forced both teams to share the points.
“Those two matches show that meetings between Persija and Persebaya always bring unpredictable shifts in momentum,” noted the Bola.com editorial team.
For Persija, those results reflect the never-say-die mentality that characterizes the team. Meanwhile Persebaya, despite losing a win in the final minutes, still showed their quality and aggression. This rivalry is also inseparable from supporter dynamics and tension off the pitch, as highlighted by Persija coach Shin Tae-yong regarding supporter unrest in the match against Persita Tangerang some time ago.
Back at JIS, this meeting will be a test for both teams to prove who is better prepared mentally and tactically. Persija as hosts will certainly want to capitalize on the support of their fans, while Persebaya arrive with the ambition of stealing points. History shows that matches between the two are often decided by small details: set-piece execution, concentration in the final minutes, and the ability to bounce back from pressure.
It will be interesting to see whether the duel at JIS will again deliver similar drama, or instead run in a more controlled manner. What is clear is that for Indonesian football lovers, Persija against Persebaya always holds a special place—a battle that never loses its magnetism.
