Dewa United FC and Persebaya Surabaya played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in the Indonesian Liga 1 on Friday, September 26, 2025. Both teams had chances to win the match, with Dewa United taking the lead in the second half only for Persebaya to find an equalizer shortly afterwards. The point was a fair reflection of an evenly matched contest between two sides aiming for a top-half finish. The result meant both teams maintained their positions in the league table, with neither able to gain significant ground on the teams above them. The Dewa United manager felt his team should have held on for the win, while the Persebaya coach was satisfied with a point earned from a losing position.