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Persebaya Surabaya wins 2026 President's Cup

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2026-08-07 04:10 UTC → 2026-08-15 10:42 UTC · added removed

The 2026 Piala Presiden progressed to a dramatic climax after both finalists secured their places in the knockout stage. concluded with Persebaya Surabaya earned a semifinal berth with a 1‑0 win over PSMS Medan on 29 July, while Persib Bandung qualified by beating DPMM FC 1‑0 on 28 July. Both clubs then advanced through winning the semifinals – Persib defeating Persija Jakarta 2‑1 and Persebaya edging Arema FC 1‑0 – setting up a final title on 6 August at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Gianyar, Bali on 6 August. Bali. The final against Persib Bandung ended 1‑1 1–1 after extra time, with Ramadhan Sananta scoring early for Persebaya and Patricio Matricardi equalising for Persib. A penalty shoot‑out decided Persebaya secured the title; championship via a 6–5 penalty shoot-out, highlighted by Gledson Paixão da Silva’s spot‑kick decisive kick and goalkeeper Reza Arya’s two saves gave Persebaya a 6‑5 victory, ending a 22‑year drought. The champion collected 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 prize, for the victory, while Persib received the runner‑up’s extra Rp 500 million. 3.5 billion as runner-up. Individual honors went to included Francisco Rivera (best player), as best player, Arlyansyah (best as best young player) player, and Gustavo Henrique (top scorer). 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 hailed noted the triumph, fixture is intended to maintain team intensity and provide playing time for squad members ahead of the match was broadcast live on Indosiar, Vidio and streamed free on YouTube via RANS Entertainment. 2026/2027 Super League season.

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  1. 2026-08-15 10:42 UTC Persebaya Surabaya wins 2026 President's Cup
  2. 2026-08-07 04:10 UTC Persebaya Surabaya wins 2026 President's Cup
  3. 2026-08-06 12:15 UTC Persib Bandung set for Piala Presiden 2026 final
  4. 2026-08-06 04:44 UTC Persib Bandung wins President’s Cup, secures league title
  5. 2026-08-04 12:23 UTC Persib Bandung wins President’s Cup, secures league title
  6. 2026-07-30 01:21 UTC Persib Bandung advances to President’s Cup semifinals
  7. 2026-07-27 08:41 UTC Persib Bandung wins President's Cup opener

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