Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Persebaya Surabaya (2nd, 46 pts) held a 21-point advantage over Persiba Balikpapan (12th, 25 pts). Persiba Balikpapan's recent output outran their position: 7th on form over five rounds, 12th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.35/0.65 for Persebaya Surabaya and 1.05/1.4 for Persiba Balikpapan (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.36.
The venue was Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo in Surabaya, with room for 55,000 spectators. Persebaya Surabaya led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 4-0 full-time score.




