Pekanbaru United claimed a hard-fought 2-1 win over PSGC Ciamis in Indonesian Liga 2 on 8 November 2026. A late goal settled a closely contested match and gave the home side an important three points in their push up the table.

Match overview

Pekanbaru United started brightly and took the lead in the 18th minute through Rizky Pratama, who finished neatly after a flowing move down the left. PSGC Ciamis responded with a more compact defensive shape and gradually worked their way back into the contest. Their equaliser came in the 52nd minute when Fajar Nugraha found space at the edge of the box and struck a low effort past the goalkeeper.

Both sides had chances to take control after that, but the game remained finely balanced. Pekanbaru pushed more numbers forward in the final 15 minutes and were rewarded in the 86th minute when Dimas Saputra converted from close range after a goalmouth scramble.

Key moments

• 18th minute: Rizky Pratama opens the scoring for Pekanbaru United.
• 52nd minute: Fajar Nugraha equalises for PSGC Ciamis.
• 74th minute: Pekanbaru goalkeeper Aditya Ramadhan makes a crucial save.
• 86th minute: Dimas Saputra scores the winner for the hosts.

Tactical story

Pekanbaru United controlled possession for long periods and looked most dangerous when their midfielders combined quickly around the edge of the box. PSGC Ciamis defended in numbers and tried to hit on the counter, and their equaliser came from one of their best transitions of the night. In the end, Pekanbaru’s willingness to keep pushing paid off.

The home side’s substitutions added fresh energy in the final quarter, and the winning goal arrived from exactly the kind of sustained pressure they had been building. Ciamis will rue a missed clearance in the decisive moment.

Standout players

Pratama was a constant threat for Pekanbaru, while Saputra’s impact from the bench proved decisive. Nugraha was Ciamis’s best outlet and took his goal well. Ramadhan’s second-half save also proved vital in keeping the score level before the late winner.

League impact

The victory strengthens Pekanbaru United’s position in the Indonesian Liga 2 standings and gives them momentum for the next fixture. PSGC Ciamis remain competitive but will be disappointed to leave empty-handed after battling back into the game. The result underlines how tight the promotion race is becoming.