Persebaya Surabaya claimed the Piala Presiden 2026 title after defeating Persib Bandung 6-5 on penalties following a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes at Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta in Gianyar, according to match reports. Ramadhan Sananta opened the scoring for Persebaya in the 20th minute before Patricio Matricardi equalized for Persib four minutes later.
How Persebaya Secured the Piala Presiden 2026 Trophy
The final match on Thursday, August 6, required a dramatic penalty shootout to separate the two sides after neither could break the deadlock in regulation or extra time. Persebaya drew first blood when Ramadhan Sananta finished an assist from Rachmat Irianto with a shot that beat Persib goalkeeper Teja Paku Alam.
Persib responded swiftly. Just four minutes after conceding, Patricio Matricardi found the net past Persebaya goalkeeper Ernando Ari to level the score at 1-1, which held through halftime and the end of normal time.
Did you know? Both teams turned to their substitute goalkeepers for the high-pressure penalty shootout, with Fitrah Maulana guarding the net for Maung Bandung and Reza Arya Pratama standing between the posts for Bajul Ijo.
Extra Time Drama and Penalty Shootout Breakdown
Persib was reduced to 10 players in the 113th minute when Mariano Peralta received a red card for a foul on Francisco Rivera.
Despite the numerical advantage, Persebaya failed to score before the final whistle, forcing a penalty shootout. In the decisive spot-kicks, Persebaya prevailed 6-5. Miguel Pereira, Risto Mitrevski, Yann Mabella, Diogo Ramalho, Walber Mota, and Gledson Paixao converted their penalties for Persebaya, with only Yuran Fernandes missing. For Persib, Patricio Matricardi, Ramon Tanque, Kakang Rudianto, Julio Cesar, and Dedi Kusnandar scored, while Uilliam Barros and Al Hamra Hehanussa missed their attempts.
Piala Presiden 2026 Prize Money Distribution
As tournament champions, Persebaya earned the top prize of 8 miliar rupiah. Meanwhile, Persib collected 3,5 miliar rupiah for finishing as the runner-up in the competition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Piala Presiden 2026?
Persebaya won the Piala Presiden 2026 by defeating Persib Bandung in a penalty shootout.
What was the score of the Persib vs Persebaya final?
The match ended 1-1 after 120 minutes of play, followed by a 6-5 penalty shootout in favor of Persebaya.
How much prize money did the winner receive?
According to the tournament results, Persebaya received 8 miliar rupiah as champions, while Persib earned 3,5 miliar rupiah as the runner-up.
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