South Sumatra United Beats Persikad Depok 2-1 in Championship Match

South Sumatra United Defeats Persikad Depok 2-1 to Climb Pegadaian’s Championship Table

Sumsel United secured a 2-1 victory against visiting Persikad Depok during week six of the Pegadaian Championship 2026-2027 season on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Gelora Sriwijaya Jakabaring Stadium in Palembang, as reported by Sumeks.

The win moves Laskar Juaro up to fifth place in the Group A standings with nine points, while Persikad Depok remains second with 12 points, according to detikcom. Two disallowed goals from the visitors helped preserve the narrow home victory in a match that grew tense in the closing minutes. Sumsel United did not want to lose momentum playing a home fixture against Persikad Depok, facing a visiting team that previously occupied the upper reaches of the table with 12 points and required the hosts to be wary of players from the Serigala Margonda squad.

Early Breakthroughs and Disallowed Goals Define the Match

Midfielder M. Aidil Subhi opened the scoring for Sumsel United in the 16th minute, breaking a tactical stalemate to give the hosts a 1-0 lead.

In the 56th minute, an own goal by a Sumsel United defender leveled the score at 1-1. Persikad Depok appeared to take the lead in the 65th minute through another own goal, but the referee ruled it out due to an offside call against the attacking side. Tomi Darmawan then struck a powerful shot from outside the penalty area in the 77th minute, beating the Persikad Depok goalkeeper to put the hosts ahead 2-1.

A late surge by Persikad Depok in the 89th minute resulted in another apparent equalizer that officials also disallowed for offside. Despite brief chaos surrounding the decision, the 2-1 scoreline held until the final whistle.

Security Forces Ensure Order at Gelora Sriwijaya Jakabaring Stadium

Polrestabes Palembang deployed security personnel to manage the Pegadaian Championship fixture, ensuring orderly conditions for players, officials, and supporters, according to Tribratanews South Sumatra Regional Police. Officers gathered for a briefing at 1:30 PM local time before taking up positions around the stadium.

Chief of Polrestabes Palembang, Sonny Mahar Budi A., directed officers to maintain a professional and human-centered approach to crowd management. Security operations concluded at 17:30 WIB, followed by a debriefing at 17:49 WIB, maintaining a secure environment throughout the match day.

Coach M. Nasuha Demands Defensive Improvements Despite Back-to-Back Wins

Nasuha expressed satisfaction with the result but emphasized that his squad must correct ongoing defensive vulnerabilities, as reported by Accurate South Sumatra. The victory follows a 5-1 win against Persiku Kudus and a 2-1 away victory over Persiraja Banda Aceh.

Even though we got three points, we’re still evaluating ourselves because we conceded a goal. This evaluation will help us improve going forward. said Nasuha on Monday, October 19, 2026, pointing to physical fatigue in the second half that forced his backline into difficult one-on-one duels. Of course I am grateful because this is all a gift from Allah who has given us victory, he added.

Group A Standings Tighten Following Week Six Results

The latest round of fixtures leaves the Group A table tightly contested at the top. PSPS Pekanbaru leads the division with 15 points following a 4-1 victory over Persiku Kudus, while Persikad Depok holds second with 12 points, as detailed by detikcom.