Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Persipura (1st, 65 pts) held a 30-point advantage over Sidoarjo United (12th, 35 pts). Recent form flatters Sidoarjo United's table spot — 8th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 12th. In league terms the two rates read 1.03/1.45 for Sidoarjo United and 1.88/0.67 for Persipura (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 0.99.
Persipura were unbeaten in 5.
The venue was Stadion Gelora Delta in Sidoarjo, with room for 30,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 1-1.


