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Persebaya beat Madura United 3-1 in Surabaya derby
Persebaya Surabaya beat Madura United 3-1 in the Suramadu derby at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya on Monday.
Miguel Pereira gave the home side the lead in the first half, but Gali Freitas equalised for Madura United in the 70th minute, despite his team playing with 10 men.
Late goals from Yuran Fernandes and Yann Mabella secured the win for Persebaya in stoppage time.
The result left Persebaya seventh with 12 points in the Super League, while Madura United stayed fifth with 13.
The win came after Persebaya had struggled for results in some recent matches, and midfielder Toni Firmansyah dedicated it to the team’s supporters, known as Bonek and Bonita.
Toni said the team must stay humble and keep improving as it prepares for its next matches.
Persebaya Surabaya beat Madura United 3-1 in the seventh-round Super League match at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium.
Miguel Pereira put Persebaya ahead in the 22nd minute, and Gali Freitas equalised for Madura United in the 70th.
Yuran Fernandes scored from a penalty and Yann Mabella added a late goal to secure the win.
Madura United played with 10 men after Paulo Sitanggang was sent off in the 65th minute.
Persebaya had 12 points and stood seventh in the table, while Madura United had 13 points and stood fifth.
- Who
- Persebaya Surabaya and Madura United.
- What
- Persebaya won 3-1 in a Super League match.
- When
- Monday, 26 October 2026.
- Where
- Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Surabaya, East Java.
- Why
- Not stated
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Miguel Pereira scored to give Persebaya a 1-0 lead.
Paulo Sitanggang was sent off after a VAR review for a dangerous tackle.
Gali Freitas scored a free kick to level the score at 1-1.
Yuran Fernandes scored a penalty and Yann Mabella added another goal; the reports give different minute markers for both goals.
- Final score
- Persebaya 3-1 Madura United
- Venue
- Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Surabaya, East Java
- Opening goal
- Miguel Pereira, 22nd minute
- Equaliser
- Gali Freitas, 70th minute
- Red card
- Paulo Sitanggang, 65th minute
- League positions
- Persebaya seventh with 12 points; Madura United fifth with 13 points
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What people are saying
We dedicate tonight's victory and three points to Bonek and Bonita. We realise that in some previous matches, the team struggled and did not get the results we hoped for.
Beating Madura United was certainly not easy. But, praise be to God, we were able to earn three points tonight. We must not be satisfied too quickly, must stay humble, and keep focused on preparing for the next match.