# Persebaya Surabaya wins 2026 President's Cup > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/latest-developments-in-indonesias-super-league-relegation-battles-club-reviews-and-a-key-match-resul > Updated: 2026-08-13T20:06:49.000Z. Sources: 88. Developments: 32. The 2026 Piala Presiden concluded with Persebaya Surabaya winning the title on 6 August at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Gianyar, Bali. The final against Persib Bandung ended 1–1 after extra time, with Ramadhan Sananta scoring for Persebaya and Patricio Matricardi equalising for Persib. Persebaya secured the championship via a 6–5 penalty shoot-out, highlighted by Gledson Paixão da Silva’s decisive kick and two saves by goalkeeper Reza Arya. Leading up to the final, the tournament faced scrutiny regarding the schedule. Persib coach Igor Tolic argued that the two-day gap between the semifinals and the final breached ‘FIFA’s 72-hour recovery rule’, though organiser Risha Adi Widjaja maintained the competition followed its own AFC-approved regulations. While supporter tensions were reported following the semifinals, police stated incidents were contained. Persebaya earned Rp 8 billion for the victory, while Persib received Rp 3.5 billion as runner-up. Individual honors included Francisco Rivera as best player, Arlyansyah as best young player, and Gustavo Henrique as top scorer. Due to security considerations, the final was held without spectators, though thousands watched via live-screen events organised by Polda Jawa Timur. Following the tournament, Persebaya resumed training to prepare for a preseason friendly against Malaysia’s Penang FC, scheduled for 15 August at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium. Coach Bernardo Tavares noted the fixture is intended to maintain team intensity and provide playing time for squad members ahead of the 2026/2027 Super League season. ## Claims - Balsa Sekulic scored the winning goal in the 73rd minute. (disputed by 3 sources) - Persib Bandung defeated DPMM FC 1‑0 on 28 July 2026 at Stadion Si Jalak Harupat. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The final of Piala Presiden 2026 is scheduled for 6 August 2026 at Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar, Bali. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Persebaya Surabaya won the 2026 Piala Presiden by defeating Persib Bandung in a penalty shootout 6‑5. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Persib Bandung finished as runner‑up of the 2026 Piala Presiden. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The final was held on 6 August 2026 at Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta in Gianyar, Bali. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Persib Bandung defeated Persija Jakarta 2‑1 in the semifinal of Piala Presiden 2026. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The victory secured Persib Bandung a place in the semifinals of the President's Cup 2026. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Gledson Paixao Da Silva scored the decisive penalty for Persebaya in the shootout. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Persebaya goalkeeper Reza Arya Pratama saved two penalties for his team in the shootout. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Persib Bandung defeated Arema FC 1-0 on 25 July 2026 at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium. (corroborated by 5 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: Persebaya Surabaya to face Penang FC following Piala Presiden victory After winning the 2026 Piala Presiden, Persebaya Surabaya will face Malaysia's Penang FC in a preseason friendly at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium on August 15. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persebaya-surabaya-to-face-penang-fc-following-piala-presiden-victory ### 2026-08-06: Persebaya Surabaya clinches first Piala Presiden title in 2026 after penalty shootout Persebaya Surabaya won the 2026 Piala Presiden, beating Persib Bandung 6‑5 on penalties after a 1‑1 draw in Bali; Gledson Paixao scored the winning spot‑kick, and the club earned Rp8 billion. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persebaya-surabaya-and-persib-bandung-set-for-piala-presiden-2026-final ### 2026-08-04: Persib Bandung and Persebaya Surabaya to contest Piala Presiden 2026 final Persib Bandung meets Persebaya Surabaya in the Piala Presiden 2026 final on 6 Aug at Gianyar’s stadium; tight two‑day rest, prize money boost, and live TV/YouTube coverage. 27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-reaches-presidents-cup-2026-final-after-2-1-win-over-persija ### 2026-07-28: Persebaya Surabaya clinches semifinal place in 2026 Piala Presiden Persebaya beat PSMS Medan 1‑0 to reach the 2026 Piala Presiden semifinals; Persib also qualified after a 1‑0 win over DPMM FC, with key goals by Yuran Fernandes and Balsa Sekulic. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-secures-semifinal-spot-in-indonesia-presidents-cup-2026 ### 2026-07-26: Persib Bandung defeats Arema FC 1-0 in Piala Presiden 2026 opener Persib Bandung beat Arema FC 1‑0 in a pre‑season match on 25 July 2026, with Uilliam Barros scoring. Coach Igor Tolic praised the win but said he is still adapting to his new role. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-defeats-arema-fc-1-0-in-piala-presiden-2026-opener ### 2026-07-24: Port FC defeats PSMS Medan 2-0 as President's Cup 2026 kicks off President's Cup 2026 opens with Port FC 2-0 over PSMS, Persib 1-0 over Arema, Persebaya 1-0 over Persija (own‑goal); eight clubs from four countries, 100 local UMKMs involved, economic boost promised. 42 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-schedules-piala-presiden-clash-with-arema-fc-and-signs-winger-ikhwan-ali-tanamal ### 2026-07-22: Persib Bandung cleared of FIFA transfer ban FIFA has lifted the registration ban on Indonesia's Persib Bandung, enabling the club to sign players like Mariano Peralta for the 2026‑27 season after a contract dispute with former player Daisuke Sato. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-cleared-of-fifa-transfer-ban ### 2026-07-18: Persib Bandung extends Kakang Rudianto's contract until 2029 Persib Bandung extended defender Kakang Rudianto's contract through 2029, highlighting his consistent play and the club’s focus on nurturing young talent. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-extends-kakang-rudiantos-contract-until-2029 ### 2026-07-16: Persib Bandung extends contracts of three foreign imports until 2028 Persib Bandung renewed the contracts of foreign players Patricio Matricardi, Uilliam Barros Pereira and Ramon Tanque until 2028, citing squad depth and their roles in the 2025/26 Super League title. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-extends-contracts-of-three-foreign-imports-until-2028 ### 2026-07-15: Persib Bandung parts ways with striker Dimas Drajad and adds defender Sandy Walsh Persib Bandung released striker Dimas Drajad after a title‑winning spell and signed defender Sandy Walsh, who brings European and Thai league experience to the club’s push for another league crown. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-parts-ways-with-striker-dimas-drajad-and-adds-defender-sandy-walsh ### 2026-07-12: Persib Bandung signs Bosnian winger Luka Menalo in Indonesian Super League transfer rush Persib Bandung signs Bosnian winger Luka Menalo as Indonesian Super League clubs, including Persebaya and Persija, ramp up foreign‑player recruitment ahead of the 2026/27 season. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-signs-bosnian-winger-luka-menalo-in-indonesian-super-league-transfer-rush ### 2026-07-11: Persib Bandung kicks off preseason under coach Igor Tolic ahead of 2026 President Cup Persib Bandung began preseason on 11 July 2026 under coach Igor Tolic, fielding 22 players and new signings as they gear up for the President Cup starting 25 July. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/igor-tolic-leads-persib-bandungs-first-preseason-training-ahead-of-presidents-cup-2026 ### 2026-07-09: Persib Bandung signs Sandy Walsh and striker Balsa Sekulic as Indonesian football transfer buzz grows Persib signs defender Sandy Walsh (who chose number 6) and striker Balsa Sekulic, while fans urge Pascal Struijk to join Indonesia; Persija adds Kolinger and Memija as coach Shin Tae‑yong eyes more signings. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-signs-defender-sandy-walsh-and-striker-balsa-sekulic ### 2026-07-08: Persib Bandung coach Igor Tolic pushes back first team training to July 11 Persib Bandung’s new coach Igor Tolic delayed the first team training from July 7 to July 11 to let sick and newly arrived players recover and adapt before the President’s Cup 2026. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-postpones-preseason-training-under-new-coach-igor-tolic ### 2026-07-02: Persib Bandung Announces New Signings and Pre‑season Training Schedule Persib Bandung will start pre‑season training on 7 July and has added Japanese midfielder Gakuto Notsuda and Indonesian forward Ragnar Oratmangoen to a squad that already signed three new players. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-announces-new-signings-and-preseason-training-schedule ### 2026-07-02: Persib Bandung signs Sandy Walsh and eyes coach Osmar Loss amid transfer rumours Persib Bandung signs defender Sandy Walsh to a three‑year deal and is in talks with coach Osmar Loss, with rumours linking the coach to a possible signing of striker Mariano Peralta. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-eyes-brazilian-coach-osmar-loss-and-possible-signing-of-mariano-peralta ### 2026-06-30: Sandy Walsh linked with Persib Bandung transfer for 2026 Super League Indonesia’s Sandy Walsh, under contract with Thailand’s Buriram United, is rumored to join Persib Bandung, potentially becoming one of the Super League’s costliest players. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sandy-walsh-linked-with-persib-bandung-transfer-for-2026-super-league ### 2026-06-28: Persib Bandung Overhauls Squad, Releases Nine Players and Signs French Defender Mutombo Persib Bandung releases nine players, loans Zulkifli Lukmansyah, and signs French defender Gabriel Mutombo as its first foreign recruit for 2026/27, amid rumors about Argentine winger Mariano Peralta. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pascal-struijk-completes-20-million-move-from-leeds-united-to-brighton ### 2026-06-23: Persib Bandung cuts Sergio Castel, Adam Przybek and Alfeandra Dewangga after title‑winning season Persib Bandung ends contracts with striker Sergio Castel, goalkeeper Adam Przybek and defender Alfeandra Dewangga, part of a major squad overhaul after winning the 2025/26 Super League. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arema-fc-adds-defender-dewangga-retains-three-goalkeepers-for-202627-season ### 2026-06-20: Persib Bandung Faces Challenging ACC Group as Midfielder Returns Home to Argentina Persib Bandung draws a tough ACC Group B with clubs from six Southeast Asian nations, while midfielder Luciano Guaycochea spends the break visiting family in Argentina and training lightly. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-faces-challenging-acc-group-as-midfielder-returns-home-to-argentina ### 2026-06-19: Italian defender Federico Barba departs Persib Bandung Italian defender Federico Barba has left Persib Bandung after his contract ended on June 30 2026, having helped the club win a third straight Super League title. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-defender-federico-barba-departs-persib-bandung ### 2026-06-12: Persib Bandung appoints Igor Tolic as head coach ahead of Shopee Cup ASEAN Club Championship 2026 Persib Bandung names Igor Tolic head coach as the club prepares for its debut at the Shopee Cup ASEAN Club Championship 2026, facing teams from Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam and Cambodia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-appoints-igor-tolic-as-head-coach-ahead-of-shopee-cup-asean-club-championship-2026 ### 2026-06-10: Persib Bandung Nears Deals for Lion City Sailors Midfielder Rui Pires and Goalkeeper Ivan Susak Persib Bandung is close to signing Lion City Sailors midfielder Rui Pires and goalkeeper Ivan Susak, with transfer fees agreed and only paperwork pending. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-nears-deals-for-lion-city-sailors-midfielder-rui-pires-and-goalkeeper-ivan-susak ### 2026-06-05: Indonesia's Borneo FC and Persib Bandung placed in ASEAN Club Championship groups In the ASEAN Club Championship draw, Indonesia’s Borneo FC joins Group A with Buriram United and others, while Persib Bandung lands in Group B with Port FC, JDT and more. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asean-club-championship-202627-draws-indonesian-clubs-borneo-fc-and-persib-bandung-into-groups ### 2026-06-05: Persib Bandung drawn into tough Group B of ASEAN Club Championship Persib Bandung was drawn into Group B of the 2026‑27 ASEAN Club Championship, facing JDT, Port FC, Lion City Sailors, Cong An Ha Noi, Svay Rieng and a play‑off winner, while manager Umuh Muchtar warns of a busy 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-drawn-into-tough-group-b-of-asean-club-championship ### 2026-06-02: Persib Bandung eyes new foreign signings as it braces for a packed 2026/27 season Persib Bandung plans fresh foreign signings as several players depart and prepares for a busy 2026/27 season across domestic and Asian competitions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-eyes-new-foreign-signings-as-it-braces-for-a-packed-202627-season ### 2026-05-25: Persib Bandung secures third consecutive Super League championship Persib Bandung clinched the 2025/2026 Super League title with a 0‑0 draw over Persijap, finishing on 79 points and achieving a historic third straight championship; coach Bojan Hodak earned a league‑title hat‑r 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-secures-third-consecutive-super-league-championship ### 2026-05-23: Persib Bandung clinches third straight Super League title Persib Bandung won the 2025/26 Super League on a head‑to‑head edge, completing a historic three‑peat; celebrations in Bandung saw massive fan convoys and a governor‑pledged bonus. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bandung-police-deploy-traffic-control-for-persib-football-match ### 2026-05-21: Persib Bandung set to clinch Super League title against Persijap Jepara Persib Bandung need one point on 23 May 2026 at GBLA to clinch the Super League title, facing Persijap Jepara in a match televised on Indosiar and streamed on Vidio. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liga-1-final-week-persib-and-persija-target-victories-as-season-closes ### 2026-05-20: Persib Bandung seeks Super League crown in decisive clash with Persijap Jepara Persib leads the BRI Super League but must win or draw Persijap on 23 May to secure a third straight title, while Persija eyes a final‑day win despite finishing 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persija-jakarta-manager-ardhi-tjahjoko-signals-possible-resignation-after-title-miss ### 2026-05-18: Persib Bandung poised to clinch BRI Super League title with draw against Persijap Persib need a draw vs Persijap on May 23 to lock a third straight BRI Super League crown, staying ahead of Borneo FC. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-seeks-victory-to-seal-super-league-championship ### 2026-05-16: Persib Bandung edges toward Super League title as Borneo FC draws Persib leads Super League with 78 points after a win; Borneo FC draws, staying two points behind. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-football-season-sees-pro-futsal-final-four-set-and-persib-near-super-league-crown --- Cite as: Persebaya Surabaya wins 2026 President's Cup. 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