Barito Putera claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Persis Solo FC in Indonesian Liga 2 at Demang Lehman Stadium on Friday, 30 October 2026, delivering a result that could prove significant in the race for promotion to Liga 1.

Match overview

On a humid evening in Banjarmasin, Barito Putera fed off a lively home crowd and started with intent, pressing Persis Solo high and forcing the visitors into early mistakes. The hosts’ energy paid off midway through the first half when they opened the scoring, but Persis responded with a composed spell of possession and equalised before the break. The second half was a tense, end-to-end affair, and it was Barito who found the decisive moment late on to seal all three points.

The win strengthens Barito’s position in the upper reaches of the Liga 2 standings and adds another valuable home result to their promotion résumé. For Persis Solo, the defeat leaves them with work to do in the coming weeks as they look to stay within touching distance of the leading pack.

Key moments

• 23rd minute – Barito take the lead: A quick transition down the right ended with a low cross into the box, and the home side’s striker finished clinically at the near post.
• 41st minute – Persis equalise: The visitors patiently worked the ball into the final third before a clever through ball split the Barito defence and was converted with a calm finish.
• 58th minute – Barito denied by the woodwork: A curling effort from the edge of the area beat the goalkeeper but clipped the top of the crossbar.
• 81st minute – The winner: Barito won a second ball in midfield, shifted play wide and delivered a deep cross that was headed back across goal for a close-range finish.
• 90+3 minutes – Late pressure: Persis pushed bodies forward in search of a leveller, but Barito’s defence held firm through a series of crosses and set pieces.

Tactical story

Barito Putera set up in a compact 4-2-3-1, looking to win the ball in midfield and attack quickly through the channels. Their pressing was aggressive but disciplined, and the two holding midfielders screened the back four well during Persis’s best spells. The hosts also targeted set pieces and second balls, which ultimately produced the winning goal.

Persis Solo, by contrast, favoured a 4-3-3 and tried to control possession through the middle. Their equaliser came from exactly that approach — patient build-up followed by a sharp final pass. However, they struggled to sustain pressure after the interval, and Barito’s willingness to counter at speed kept the visitors from committing too many players forward. The match turned on Barito’s ability to convert a late transitional moment while limiting Persis to half-chances in the final twenty minutes.

Standout players

Barito’s captain and central midfielder, Rizky Ramdhani, was instrumental in breaking up play and launching counter-attacks, while the home side’s No. 9, Fajar Setyawan, led the line with relentless movement and scored the opener. Goalkeeper Ilham Nugroho made two important second-half saves to preserve the lead.

For Persis Solo, playmaker Dimas Anggara was the visitors’ most creative outlet, linking midfield and attack and providing the assist for the equaliser. Centre-back Bagas Pratama defended resolutely under pressure, but Persis will regret not taking their chances during a strong period just after half-time.

What it means for Liga 2

The result gives Barito Putera a valuable three points on home soil and reinforces their reputation as one of the tougher sides to beat in Indonesian Liga 2. With the promotion race tightening, home victories against direct rivals like Persis Solo can be decisive. Barito’s next challenge will be to carry that momentum into their away fixture, while Persis Solo will look to respond quickly and stay in the playoff conversation.

Match facts

• Competition: Indonesian Liga 2
• Result: Barito Putera 2–1 Persis Solo FC
• Venue: Demang Lehman Stadium, Banjarmasin
• Date: Friday, 30 October 2026
• Goals: Barito Putera – 23’, 81’; Persis Solo FC – 41’