Persija Jakarta secured their first victory of the 2026 President’s Cup by defeating PSMS Medan 4-1 at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya, East Java, on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, according to match reports. The win lifts the capital city club to four points in Group B, matching Port FC’s tally.
First-Half Breakthrough by Arlyansyah
Persija broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute of the match. Witan Sulaeman delivered a precise pass to Arlyansyah inside the PSMS penalty box, allowing the forward to score with a clinical finish.
PSMS Equalizer and Victor Dethan’s Late Impact
PSMS Medan responded in the second half when Iksan Chan leveled the score at 1-1 in the 59th minute through an individual effort capped with a right-footed shot. Persija applied heavy pressure afterward, though Victor Dethan initially hit the crossbar in the 76th minute before finding success later in the half.
Victor Dethan scored Persija’s second goal in the 81st minute by converting a rebound. Four minutes later, in the 85th minute, Agi Firmansyah added a third by directing a diving header past the PSMS goalkeeper from a cross provided by Victor Dethan.
Gustavo Almeida Seals Group B Standing
Gustavo Almeida capped the scoring in the 89th minute, calmly finishing a header from a corner kick delivered by Victor Dethan to make it 4-1. With this result, Persija holds four points from three matches, tying Port FC. According to tournament standings, Persija sits in second place in Group B due to a superior goal difference over Port FC.
Did you know? Persija Jakarta’s advancement in the 2026 President’s Cup hinges on the outcome of the upcoming fixture between Persebaya and Port FC.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score between Persija Jakarta and PSMS Medan?
Persija Jakarta defeated PSMS Medan 4-1 at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium.
Who scored the goals for Persija Jakarta?
Arlyansyah, Victor Dethan, Agi Firmansyah, and Gustavo Almeida each scored for Persija in the victory.
What is Persija’s current standing in the 2026 President’s Cup?
Persija sits in second place in Group B with four points, level with Port FC but ahead on goal difference, awaiting the result of the Persebaya versus Port FC match.
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