Flooring Guide by Cinvex Update: Championship Week 8 Delivers Upsets as Sriwijaya FC Fails in Derby Against Sumsel United, While FC Bekasi City Stunned by Persikad Depok.
The highly anticipated continuation of the Championship’s eighth week unfolded on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, bringing with it a series of compelling fixtures. Football fans were treated to two afternoon clashes: a crucial encounter between FC Bekasi City and Persikad Depok, and the fiery South Sumatra derby featuring Sumsel United against Sriwijaya FC.
The action at Stadion Patriot Candrabhaga saw FC Bekasi City initially dominate proceedings against Persikad Depok, particularly throughout the first half. Their attacking intent was evident when Renan Silva unleashed a powerful strike in the 32nd minute, only for it to be expertly blocked by Persikad’s resolute defense. On the other end, Persikad Depok created some promising moments through Luthfi Kamal, yet neither side could find the back of the net, leading to a goalless first half.
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However, the momentum dramatically shifted after the break. Against the run of play, Persikad Depok stunned their hosts by opening the scoring in the 54th minute. Second-half substitute Hamzah Depa made an immediate impact, curling a precise left-footed shot past goalkeeper Ikram Al-Ghiffari to put Persikad 1-0 up. The “Margonda Wolves” then extended their advantage in the 79th minute from the penalty spot. Enzo Nicolas Celestine calmly converted the spot-kick, following a retake ordered after Ikram Al-Ghiffari was judged to have stepped off his line too soon during the initial attempt.
Despite being two goals down, FC Bekasi City showed resilience. They pulled one back in the 82nd minute when Saldi skillfully finished after receiving an assist from Ezequiel Ndouassel, setting up a tense finale. Nevertheless, Persikad Depok held firm, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory.
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Meanwhile, the highly anticipated Palembang derby, also known as the South Sumatra derby, saw a surprising turn of events. Sriwijaya FC managed to take a crucial lead in the first half. The “Andalas Eagles” broke the deadlock when Vieri Donny Aritanto netted the opening goal, expertly finishing an assist from Mukhti Arya Muslim. This solitary goal ensured Sriwijaya FC went into halftime with a narrow 1-0 advantage.
However, their hopes of securing a vital win were dashed in the dying moments of the second half. In the 90th minute, Sriwijaya FC conceded a late equalizer against Sumsel United. It was Kahar Kalu who played the spoiler, his last-gasp goal denying Sriwijaya FC their much-sought-after maiden victory in this Championship season.
Championship Week 8 Results:
- FC Bekasi City 1-2 Persikad Depok (Saldi 82′; Hamzah Depa 54′, Enzo Celestine 79′)
- Sumsel United 1-1 Sriwijaya FC (Kahar Kalu 90′; Vieri Donny Ariyanto 31′)
Summary
Championship Week 8 saw some surprising results, including FC Bekasi City’s 2-1 home defeat against Persikad Depok. Despite FC Bekasi City’s first-half dominance, Persikad Depok scored two goals in the second half through Hamzah Depa and a penalty from Enzo Nicolas Celestine. While Saldi pulled one back for Bekasi City late in the game, Persikad Depok secured a hard-fought victory.
In the highly anticipated South Sumatra derby, Sriwijaya FC failed to secure their first win of the season, drawing 1-1 against Sumsel United. Sriwijaya FC took a first-half lead thanks to Vieri Donny Aritanto’s goal. However, Sumsel United’s Kahar Kalu scored a dramatic equalizer in the 90th minute, denying Sriwijaya FC a crucial three points.