Persiku Kudus suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Barito Putera in the Indonesian Liga 2 on October 10, 2025. Barito Putera secured an important away victory with a professional performance that highlighted their quality and experience. The visitors took the lead in the 30th minute with a well-worked team goal finished by their central midfielder. They doubled their advantage early in the second half from a corner, exposing Persiku Kudus's vulnerability in defending set-pieces. The home team struggled to create clear chances against a disciplined Barito defense, with their best opportunity coming from a long-range effort that sailed over the bar. This result provided a significant boost to Barito Putera's promotion hopes, while Persiku Kudus was left to contemplate a disappointing home showing. The Barito manager commended his team's tactical execution, and the Persiku coach acknowledged the need for improvement in both boxes.