Kendal Tornado FC produced a dominant 4-1 victory over Persela Lamongan in Indonesian Liga 2 on 8 November 2026. A brace from Bagus Firmansyah helped the hosts claim a comprehensive win that underlined their attacking quality.

Match overview

Kendal Tornado started at a high tempo and took the lead in the 9th minute when Bagus Firmansyah finished off an early attacking move. The hosts doubled their advantage in the 31st minute through Rafi Maulana, whose shot from the edge of the area found the bottom corner. Persela struggled to cope with Tornado’s pressing and went into half-time with a mountain to climb.

The second half brought more of the same. Firmansyah added his second in the 57th minute after a quick counter-attack, and Yoga Pratama made it 4-0 in the 79th minute. Persela grabbed a consolation goal through Andri Wijaya in the 66th minute, but the visitors never seriously threatened a comeback.

Key moments

• 9th minute: Bagus Firmansyah gives Kendal Tornado FC the lead.
• 31st minute: Rafi Maulana doubles the advantage.
• 57th minute: Firmansyah scores his second to make it 3-0.
• 66th minute: Andri Wijaya pulls one back for Persela Lamongan.
• 79th minute: Yoga Pratama completes the scoring at 4-1.

Tactical story

Kendal Tornado’s high press forced Persela into repeated mistakes in their own half, and the hosts were ruthless in transition. Their midfield won the majority of second balls, allowing them to sustain attacks and keep Persela pinned back. Set-piece delivery also caused problems, even though the goals came mostly from open play.

Persela improved slightly after their goal but could not build enough momentum to worry the home side. Tornado managed the closing stages well and comfortably saw out a convincing win.

Standout players

Firmansyah was the clear standout with two well-taken goals and constant movement in the box. Maulana controlled the midfield tempo, while Pratama added energy from the bench. For Persela, Wijaya took his consolation goal well, but the visitors struggled defensively throughout.

League impact

The three points give Kendal Tornado FC a significant boost in the Indonesian Liga 2 table and reinforce their reputation as one of the division’s more dangerous attacking sides. Persela Lamongan will need a quick response in their next outing after a heavy defeat. The scoreline also highlights the importance of home form in a tightly packed promotion race.