Pekanbaru United secured a narrow 1-0 home victory over Sriwijaya FC in the Indonesian Liga 2 on October 10, 2025. This hard-fought win provided crucial points for Pekanbaru United in their campaign, earned through disciplined defending and a single moment of quality. The only goal of the game arrived in the 65th minute, when a swift counter-attack was finished clinically by Pekanbaru's winger, sending the home fans into raptures. Sriwijaya FC dominated possession for large periods but struggled to break down a resolute Pekanbaru defense, with their best chance coming from a free-kick that rattled the crossbar. The three points were vital for Pekanbaru United's position in the Liga 2 table, moving them closer to the promotion playoff spots. The Pekanbaru manager hailed his team's tactical discipline, while the Sriwijaya coach rued his side's lack of cutting edge in the final third.