Persebaya Surabaya edged past Persita Tangerang with a narrow 1-0 away win in the Indonesian Liga 1 on August 16, 2025. The lone goal was enough for Persebaya to secure a vital three points on the road, continuing their push up the league table. The match's decisive moment came in the 58th minute when a Persita defensive error was pounced upon by a Persebaya forward, who slotted the ball calmly past the goalkeeper. Persita Tangerang applied significant pressure in the final twenty minutes, including hitting the crossbar, but could not find an equalizer. This victory solidifies Persebaya's status as a contender for Asian competition spots, while Persita remains embroiled in a battle near the bottom of the Liga 1 standings.