Pekanbaru United suffered a narrow 1-0 home defeat to Garudayaksa FC in the Indonesian Liga 2 on November 24, 2025. A solitary goal was enough for the visitors to claim all three points in a tightly contested match that saw Pekanbaru United frustrated in their search for an equalizer. The decisive moment came in the second half when Garudayaksa FC broke the deadlock against the run of play, catching the Pekanbaru defense off guard. The home team pushed forward in search of a response, creating several chances, but were unable to find a way past a resilient Garudayaksa goalkeeper and defensive line. The match was characterized by a lack of clear-cut opportunities, with the final third play from both sides being somewhat wasteful. The result was a significant blow to Pekanbaru United's hopes of climbing the table, while providing a valuable away win for Garudayaksa FC. Post-match, the Pekanbaru manager would have expressed frustration at his team's inability to convert possession into goals.