Persita Tangerang earned a hard-fought 2-1 away victory over Persijap Jepara in the Indonesian Liga 1 on September 21, 2025. The visitors took the lead in the first half, but Persijap fought back to level the score early in the second period. Persita Tangerang showed great character to find a winner late in the game, securing a crucial three points in their battle to move up the league table. The defeat was a bitter blow for Persijap Jepara, who remain deep in relegation trouble after another narrow loss. The Persijap coach lamented his team's inability to see the game out after equalizing, while the Persita manager hailed the fighting spirit of his squad.