Persikad Depok came from behind to beat FC Bekasi City 2-1 in an exciting Indonesian Liga 2 clash on Friday, September 18, 2026. The match, which kicked off at 20:00 local time, saw the visitors produce a resilient second-half display to claim all three points on the road. Bekasi City took an early lead, but Persikad Depok responded with a well-worked equaliser before snatching a dramatic late winner that sparked wild celebrations among the travelling supporters.
Match Overview
FC Bekasi City started brightly and took the game to their opponents, using the width of the pitch to stretch Persikad Depok’s defence. Their early pressure paid off when they opened the scoring inside the first 25 minutes. However, Persikad Depok gradually grew into the contest, tightening their midfield and finding space on the counter-attack. The equaliser just before half-time changed the momentum, and the second half became a tactical battle with both sides pushing for the decisive goal. Persikad Depok’s persistence eventually paid off in the closing stages.
Key Moments
- 23' – Bekasi City take the lead: A flowing move down the left ended with a low cross that was turned in from six yards out.
- 44' – Persikad Depok equalise: A quick break through the middle saw the striker race clear and calmly finish past the onrushing goalkeeper.
- 88' – Persikad Depok score the winner: A late corner was only half-cleared, and a powerful volley from the edge of the box nestled into the bottom corner.
Tactical Story
Bekasi City set up in a 4-4-2, looking to press high and force errors. Their early goal came from exactly that kind of pressure. Persikad Depok, meanwhile, deployed a 4-2-3-1 that became more compact after the opening 20 minutes. The visitors’ two holding midfielders sat deeper to protect the back four, and their wide players were encouraged to break at speed. In the second half, Persikad Depok switched to a 4-3-3, pushing an extra man into midfield to win the ball higher up the pitch. That adjustment gave them more control and led to the late set-piece opportunity that decided the match.
Standout Players
Persikad Depok’s striker was a constant menace, scoring the equaliser and holding up the ball effectively to bring others into play. The right winger also had a strong game, beating his full-back repeatedly and delivering dangerous crosses. For Bekasi City, the central midfielder dictated the tempo in the first half and scored the opening goal with a well-timed run into the box. Their goalkeeper made several sharp saves to keep the score level before the late winner, but he was helpless against the volley that sealed the points.
Season Impact
The win moves Persikad Depok up the Indonesian Liga 2 standings and gives them a confidence boost ahead of a crucial run of fixtures. For FC Bekasi City, the defeat is a frustrating setback, especially after taking the lead at home. They will need to regroup quickly and address their late-game concentration. The result highlights the competitive nature of Liga 2, where away victories are hard-earned and every point matters in the race for promotion and playoff places.

