Persebaya beats Persija 1‑0 in President's Cup; Indonesia set to host Cambodia in AFF opener FAST-MOVING
Persebaya Surabaya defeated Persija Jakarta 1‑0 in the President's Cup 2026 group‑stage match held at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya on 26 July 2026. The decisive goal came from an own goal by Persija defender Radovan Pankov after a mis‑communication with goalkeeper Aqil Savik, a situation the Persebaya coach Bernardo Tavares said resulted from his side’s high‑pressing intensity.
Persija coach Shin Tae‑yong praised his players’ effort despite the loss and explained that the squad had only one to two weeks of preparation before the pre‑season tournament, noting no major tactical changes would be made. Yellow‑card recipient Yuran Fernandes was also mentioned.
The following day, Indonesia will open its AFF Cup 2026 campaign against Cambodia on 27 July 2026 at Stadion Pakansari in Bogor. Head coach John Herdman expects a comfortable win, forecasting a two‑to‑three‑goal margin, and has highlighted Rizky Ridho as a likely captain. The squad also faces a fitness question on winger Marselino Ferdinan.
Indonesia’s Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian said the President’s Cup is intended to boost the national economy and serve as a talent‑development platform for the sport.
Entities: Bernardo Tavares · Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium · John Herdman · Persebaya Surabaya · Persija Jakarta · Radovan Pankov · Shin Tae-yong · Shin Tae‑yong · Stadion Pakansari · Timnas Indonesia
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Persija defender Yuran Fernandes received a yellow card during the match. (Support)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The match was played at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya on 26 July 2026. (e8e5d5d6-b818-414b-b116-7231c9148b14, dec954e8-8248-4d89-a24f-39f69c204d77)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Persija's goal was an own goal caused by miscommunication between defenders and goalkeeper. (759458dd-75a3-41db-b819-ab4b4d8e6abe)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Coach Shin Tae‑yong praised Persija players’ effort despite the loss and noted limited preparation time of one to two weeks. (Support)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Coach Bernardo Tavares said the high intensity of the match disrupted his planned substitutions. (dec954e8-8248-4d89-a24f-39f69c204d77, e8e5d5d6-b818-414b-b116-7231c9148b14)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Players Francisco Rivera, Ramadhan Sananta and Miguel Pereira were mentioned as creating chances for Persebaya. (dec954e8-8248-4d89-a24f-39f69c204d77)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Persebaya Surabaya defeated Persija Jakarta 1-0 in the President Cup 2026 group stage match. (All three articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The winning goal resulted from high pressing that forced Persija into a defensive error. (dec954e8-8248-4d89-a24f-39f69c204d77, e8e5d5d6-b818-414b-b116-7231c9148b14)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rizky Ridho is being considered as captain for Indonesia’s AFF Cup match against Cambodia. (multiple articles)
- [● 14 SOURCES] Indonesia will face Cambodia in the AFF Cup 2026 group stage on 27 July 2026 at Stadion Pakansari, Bogor. (belongs)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The winning goal was an own goal by Persija defender Radovan Pankov caused by miscommunication with the goalkeeper. (Support)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Coach John Herdman expects Indonesia to win against Cambodia, predicting a 2‑0 or 3‑0 scoreline. (Support)