Flooring Guide by Cinvex Persik secured a decisive 2-1 victory over Semen Padang in a thrilling Super League 2025-2026 Matchweek 14 encounter. The crucial match unfolded at Stadion Brawijaya in Kediri on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
This particular fixture carried significant emotional weight, as it marked the final game for Ong Kim Swee at the helm of Persik. In a surprising development just before kickoff against Semen Padang, the Persik management had announced their decision to part ways with the Malaysian coach, adding an unexpected layer of drama to the proceedings.
Match Highlights:
From the outset, Persik applied relentless pressure, keen to assert their dominance on home turf. However, the host team initially found it challenging to penetrate Semen Padang’s resilient defense, which held firm against their early advances. The deadlock was finally broken in the 16th minute, sparking jubilation among the home crowd.
The breakthrough came courtesy of a brilliant attacking move initiated by Ezra Walian down the left flank. He delivered a perfectly weighted aerial pass into the Semen Padang penalty area, where Jose Enrique met the ball with a powerful header, finding the back of the net and putting Persik 1-0 ahead.
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With a newfound momentum, Persik continued to push forward, eager to extend their lead. Their efforts paid off handsomely in the 34th minute. Once again, Ezra Walian was at the heart of the action, unleashing a fierce strike from inside the penalty box that sailed precisely into the top left corner of Semen Padang’s goal, doubling Persik’s advantage to 2-0.
This commanding 2-0 lead remained intact as the referee blew the whistle for halftime, giving Persik a comfortable cushion going into the break. The second half saw Semen Padang attempting to mount a comeback, but their efforts were initially thwarted.
In the 50th minute, Lugo tried his luck with a shot, but it sailed harmlessly over Semen Padang’s crossbar. Seven minutes later, Persik goalkeeper Leo showcased his agility with a brilliant save, parrying away a powerful close-range shot from Rosad Setiawan, preserving his team’s two-goal advantage.
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Semen Padang, undeterred, intensified their attacks, relentlessly seeking a goal to narrow the deficit. Their perseverance finally paid off in the 77th minute, bringing a glimmer of hope to the visiting side. Samuel Christianson unleashed a shot from within the penalty area, which proved unstoppable for Leo.
The ball took a crucial deflection off a Persik defender, altering its trajectory just enough to evade the goalkeeper’s outstretched hands and find the back of the net. This reduced Persik’s lead to a precarious 2-1, setting up a tense finale.
Despite Semen Padang’s late surge, no further goals were scored, and Persik ultimately held on to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over their rivals. This win provides a memorable conclusion to Ong Kim Swee’s tenure, marked by a determined performance from his squad.
Final Score: Persik 2-1 Semen Padang
Goal Scorers: Jose Enrique (16′ – Persik), Ezra Walian (34′ – Persik), Samuel Christianson (77′ – Semen Padang)
Yellow Cards: Khurshidbek Mukthtorov (24′), Angelo Meneses (26′), Leo Guntara (40′)
Lineups for Persik vs Semen Padang:
Persik: 1-Leonardo Navacchio; 22-Henhen Herdiana, 5-Lucao, 7-Yusuf Meilana (Yoga Adiatama-70′), 14-Khurshidbek Mukhtorov (Kiko-82′), 6-Krisna Bayu Otto, 4-Imanol Garcia, 16-Williams Lugo (Irkham Mila-70′), 20-Pedro Matos (Yandi Sofyan-70′), 21-Jose Enrique, 10-Ezra Walian (Ezra Walian-86′)
Coach: Ong Kim Swee
Semen Padang: 1-Arthur; 24-Angelo Meneses, 3-Leo Guntara, 8-Ricki Ariansyah, 23-Rui Pedro; 30-Alhassan Wakaso, 16-Pedro Matos (Irsyad Maulana-84′), 31-Rosad Setiawan (Ripal Wahyudi-60′), 6-Abrizal Umanailo (Firman Juliansyah-46′), 86-Armando Obet Oropa (Febrian Tri Yanto-46′), 9-Cornelius Stewart
Coach: Dejan Antonic.
Summary
Persik secured a 2-1 victory over Semen Padang in a Super League 2025-2026 Matchweek 14 encounter at Stadion Brawijaya on Thursday, November 27, 2025. This match carried significant emotional weight as it marked the final game for coach Ong Kim Swee at the helm of Persik. The club’s management had announced their decision to part ways with the Malaysian coach just before kickoff.
Persik established a commanding 2-0 lead in the first half with goals from Jose Enrique in the 16th minute and Ezra Walian in the 34th minute. Semen Padang managed to score in the 77th minute through Samuel Christianson, narrowing the deficit to 2-1. Despite a late surge from Semen Padang, Persik held on to secure the hard-fought win, providing a memorable conclusion to Ong Kim Swee’s tenure.