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Fierce Derby: Persita Hold Persija to a 2-2 Draw in Serang

Stateline MEDIA Newsroom•October 17, 2026•4 min read

Persita Tangerang held Persija Jakarta to a 2-2 draw in the fifth week of the Super League 2026/2027 at Banten International Stadium, Serang, on Saturday (17/10/2026). This result snapped Persija's four-match winning streak as league leaders.

Key Facts

The matchday five clash of the 2026/2027 Super League between Persita Tangerang and Persija Jakarta ended in a 2-2 draw at Banten International Stadium, Serang, on Saturday (17/10/2026), kicking off at 19:00 WIB. The fixture was moved from Indomilk Arena, which is currently undergoing renovations.
Four goals were scored: Claudio Luquinhas put Persita ahead with a header in the 5th minute (assisted by Rayco Rodriguez), Fabio Calonego leveled the score in the 18th minute by capitalizing on a rebound, Rayco Rodriguez restored Persita's lead in the 61st minute (assisted by Pablo Ganet), before Alexander Jeremejeff made it 2-2 from the penalty spot in the 74th minute.
Yellow cards were issued to D. Kolinger (43'), Luquinhas (46'), H. Caraka (57'), and R. Rodriguez (69'), along with two additional bookings for Persita players in the 72nd and 77th minutes.
Six substitutions were made: Tyronne del Pino was replaced by Hokky Caraka (33'), A. Abdulmanan was replaced by Witan Sulaeman (46'), K. Yoshino was replaced by K. Memija (46'), Rizky Ridho was replaced by R. Hannan (46'), Kwon Chang-Hoon was replaced by I. Mamut (59'), and A. Nursofyan was replaced by R. Utomo (67').
This result ended Persija's perfect record, having previously swept four consecutive victories (12 points, 8 goals, 1 conceded) under coach Carlos Pena. Persita, nicknamed Pendekar Cisadane, remained in fifth place with 8 points, while Dewa United sat in second place with 11 points. Despite playing as the away side, Persija enjoyed the backing of The Jakmania at the stadium.
Head-to-head record: 30/01/2026 Persita 0-2 Persija; 10/08/2025 Persija 4-0 Persita; 19/01/2025 Persija 2-0 Persita; 18/08/2024 Persita 0-0 Persija.

Persija's Perfect Record Snapped in Serang

The Persita vs Persija clash in matchweek five of Super League 2026/2027 ended in a 2-2 draw at Banten International Stadium, Serang, Saturday (17/10/2026) night. The match, which kicked off at 19.00 WIB, was fiercely contested as both teams traded goals. This result snapped Persija's perfect winning record after previously winning all four opening matches of the season.

Carlos Pena's side arrived in Serang at the top of the standings with 12 points, eight goals scored, and only one goal conceded. However, host team Pendekar Cisadane mounted fierce resistance in front of their supporters. Persita themselves sit fifth in the table with eight points. Despite being the visiting side, Persija still enjoyed the full backing of The Jakmania supporters who packed the stadium stands.

Match Flow: Goals Exchanged

Persita started the match aggressively. The opening goal came in the fifth minute via a header by Claudio Luquinhas, who took advantage of a pass from Rayco Rodriguez. The 1‑0 lead for the home side held until Persija equalised through Fabio Calonego in the 18th minute, capitalising on a rebound.

In the second half, Persita regained the lead. Rayco Rodriguez scored in the 61st minute after receiving a pass from Pablo Ganet, making the score 2-1. However, Persija refused to give up. Alexander Jeremejeff became the hero for the visiting team after his penalty in the 74th minute found the back of Persita's net, ensuring a 2-2 final score.

Yellow Cards and Substitutions

This fierce match produced six yellow cards. D. Kolinger received a yellow card in the 43rd minute, followed by Luquinhas in the 46th minute, H. Caraka in the 57th minute, and R. Rodriguez in the 69th minute. Two other Persita players also received yellow cards in the 72nd and 77th minutes.

Both teams made a total of six substitutions. Tyronne del Pino was replaced by Hokky Caraka in the 33rd minute. In the 46th minute, three changes occurred simultaneously: A. Abdulmanan was replaced by Witan Sulaeman, K. Yoshino by K. Memija, and Rizky Ridho by R. Hannan. Kwon Chang-Hoon was substituted for I. Mamut in the 59th minute, while A. Nursofyan was replaced by R. Utomo in the 67th minute.

Standings and Head-to-Head Record

The draw keeps Persija at the top of the provisional standings with 13 points, though they are now just two points ahead of second-placed Dewa United, who have collected 11 points. Persita remain in fifth place with eight points from five matches.

According to head-to-head records from their last five meetings, Persija still hold the advantage with three wins and one draw over Persita. Persija won 2-0 away at Persita on 30 January 2026, won 4-0 on 10 August 2025, and won 2-0 on 19 January 2025. Both teams shared the points in a 0-0 draw on 18 August 2024.

This match was held at Banten International Stadium, Serang, as an alternative venue while Indomilk Arena continues to undergo renovations. Despite playing at a replacement venue, the match's atmosphere remained lively thanks to the presence of supporters from both sides.