Persela Lamongan and Dejan FC shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw in Indonesian Liga 2 action at Surajaya Stadium on 25 October 2026, a result that underlined both Persela’s home resilience and Dejan’s growing reputation as a dangerous away side. In a match that swung one way and then the other, the visitors twice took the lead, only for Persela to respond with the kind of determined second-half display their supporters have come to expect in Lamongan.

Match Overview

Persela Lamongan entered the contest looking to impose themselves early, controlling possession through midfield and pushing both full-backs high to stretch Dejan FC’s defensive line. Dejan, by contrast, set up to absorb pressure and strike on the counter, and the tactical contrast produced an open, end-to-end encounter rather than a cagey stalemate.

The visitors drew first blood in the 17th minute when Sandi Pratama latched onto a loose ball just outside the penalty area and drove a low effort beyond the Persela goalkeeper. The goal stunned the home crowd, but Persela responded with patience rather than panic, working the ball through the half-spaces and forcing Dejan into a series of hurried clearances.

Persela’s equaliser arrived in the 39th minute through Rizky Dwi Febrianto, who timed his run into the box perfectly to meet a cut-back from the right flank. The finish was calm and precise, and it sent the teams into half-time level at 1-1.

Key Moments

The second half began with Dejan again looking sharp on the break, and their willingness to attack down the channels paid off in the 63rd minute when Rahmat Hidayat converted from the penalty spot after a foul inside the area. Persela protested the decision, but the referee was unmoved, and Dejan led 2-1 with just under half an hour remaining.

Persela coach responded by introducing fresh legs in wide areas, and the substitution changed the tempo of the game. The hosts pinned Dejan deeper and deeper, recycling possession quickly and delivering a stream of crosses into the box. The pressure finally told in the 84th minute when substitute Ahmad Baasith rose highest to head home a corner from the left, sparking loud celebrations around Surajaya Stadium.

There was still time for a late scare at both ends. Dejan nearly snatched a winner on the counter in the 89th minute, while Persela forced a scrambled clearance in stoppage time, but neither side could find a fifth goal.

Tactical Story

Persela’s 4-3-3 shape gave them control in midfield, with the central trio rotating well to create passing angles and keep Dejan’s pressing line guessing. Their best moments came when the wingers isolated Dejan’s full-backs one-on-one and combined with overlapping runs from deep.

Dejan FC’s 4-2-3-1 was designed for transition. The front four stayed compact when defending, then broke quickly through the middle whenever Persela lost the ball in advanced areas. Their first goal was a textbook example, and the penalty came from a similar situation in which Persela were caught with too many players committed forward.

The decisive tactical adjustment came from Persela’s bench. By adding width and fresh energy late on, the hosts were able to sustain pressure without leaving quite as much space behind their midfield line. It was enough to earn a point, though Dejan will feel they did enough on the counter to deserve more.

Standout Performers

• Rizky Dwi Febrianto (Persela Lamongan): The equaliser was the highlight, but his movement between the lines caused Dejan problems all afternoon.
• Ahmad Baasith (Persela Lamongan): The substitute made an immediate impact, adding height in the box and scoring the late header that rescued a point.
• Sandi Pratama (Dejan FC): Opened the scoring with a composed finish and remained a threat on the break throughout.
• Rahmat Hidayat (Dejan FC): Held his nerve from the penalty spot and worked tirelessly to link midfield and attack.

What the Draw Means

The result keeps Persela Lamongan in the thick of the Liga 2 promotion conversation, preserving their strong home record while highlighting the need to turn territorial dominance into clearer chances. For Dejan FC, the point is another sign of their ability to compete away from home against one of the division’s more established names, even if the late equaliser will feel like two points dropped.

Both sides now turn their attention to the next round of fixtures, with Persela eager to convert draws into wins and Dejan looking to build on a performance that showed both defensive discipline and attacking bite.