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Persebaya Surabaya clinches semifinal place in 2026 Piala Presiden
Persebaya Surabaya secured a semifinal berth in the 2026 Piala Presiden after a 1‑0 victory over PSMS Medan on 29 July 2026 at Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo. The lone goal came from captain Yuran Fernandes, who headed in a corner in first‑half injury time.
Persib Bandung also qualified for the semifinals, beating DPMM FC 1‑0 on 28 July 2026 at Stadion Si Jalak Harupat. Balsa Sekulic converted a penalty in the 74th minute, giving Persib six points from two group matches.
Coach Bernardo Tavares highlighted squad rotation after Persebaya’s earlier win over Persija Jakarta, while Persib coach Igor Tolic praised the confidence and mental strength of his young players following the DPMM FC win.
Mariano Peralta officially joined Persib Bandung on 29 July 2026, saying the club’s reputation and fan support attracted him. Port FC’s 2‑2 draw with Persija Jakarta, after leading 2‑0, was attributed to injuries to two players. PSMS Medan announced plans for a squad overhaul following their loss.
Entities
Balsa Sekulic · Bernardo Tavares · DPMM FC · Igor Tolic · Jamie McAllister · Mariano Peralta · Persebaya Surabaya · Persib Bandung · Persija Jakarta · Piala Presiden 2026 · Port FC · Shin Tae-yong
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Persib will face Tampines Rovers on 31 July 2026 at Stadion Si Jalak Harupat.
- [● 6 SOURCES] The victory secured Persib Bandung a place in the semifinals of the President's Cup 2026.
- [DISPUTED] Balsa Sekulic scored the only goal in the 74th minute.
- [● 9 SOURCES] Persib Bandung defeated DPMM FC 1‑0 on 28 July 2026 at Stadion Si Jalak Harupat. www.jabarnews.com · www.viva.co.id · katadata.co.id
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Shin Tae-yong said Port FC is a strong opponent and Persija must prepare a special strategy.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Persija Jakarta lost its opening group match 0‑1 to Persebaya Surabaya.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Coach Igor Tolic praised the mental strength of Persib's young players after the win.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Persija Jakarta will play Port FC on 29 July 2026 at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Surabaya.
- [DISPUTED] Balsa Sekulic scored the winning goal in the 73rd minute.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Persib won its previous group match against Arema FC 1-0.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] DPMM FC coach Jamie McAllister said he was proud of his team's performance despite the loss.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Persib accumulated six points from two group matches.