Persiraja Banda Aceh 2-1 PSGC Ciamis: Hosts Hold On in Liga 2 Battle

Persiraja Banda Aceh secured a 2-1 victory over PSGC Ciamis in Indonesian Liga 2 on Saturday night, delighting the home support at Harapan Bangsa Stadium. The final score moved Persiraja into a stronger position in the promotion race and left PSGC Ciamis with plenty of work to do in the coming weeks.

Persiraja started with the kind of intensity their home crowd expects, pressing forward from the first whistle and creating chances through the wide areas. PSGC Ciamis grew into the contest and pulled a goal back late on, but the hosts managed the closing stages well enough to protect all three points. It was a match report that highlighted Persiraja’s attacking quality and PSGC’s resilience in equal measure.

Match Overview

The home side took the lead in the 14th minute when Rizal Fahmi met a low cross from the right and swept the ball into the net. Persiraja continued to dominate possession and doubled their advantage in the 51st minute through Arif Setiawan, whose curling effort from the edge of the box gave the goalkeeper no chance. At that point, the game looked comfortable for the hosts.

PSGC Ciamis responded with a tactical adjustment, pushing more players into the attacking third and forcing Persiraja deeper. Their persistence paid off in the 78th minute when Dedi Saputra scored from close range after a scramble in the box. The closing minutes brought tension and a series of set-pieces, but Persiraja’s defence held firm.

Key Moments

• 14th minute: Rizal Fahmi opens the scoring for Persiraja Banda Aceh with a first-time finish.
• 51st minute: Arif Setiawan doubles the lead with a curling strike from outside the area.
• 78th minute: Dedi Saputra pulls one back for PSGC Ciamis after a goalmouth scramble.
• 86th minute: Persiraja goalkeeper Muhammad Iqbal makes a crucial save from a free-kick.
• 90+4th minute: PSGC send a late header wide as Persiraja see out the win.

Tactical Story

Persiraja set up in a 4-3-3 formation and looked to stretch PSGC Ciamis with quick switches of play. Their full-backs pushed high, allowing the wingers to drift inside and create overloads. The approach worked well in the first hour, especially down the right side, where most of Persiraja’s best chances originated.

PSGC Ciamis switched to a back three late in the game and committed more bodies forward. That change gave them a foothold and produced the goal that set up a nervy finish. However, Persiraja’s midfield dropped closer to the defence in the final 10 minutes, limiting the space PSGC had been exploiting. The home side’s game management, while not always comfortable, was ultimately effective.

Standout Players

Arif Setiawan was Persiraja’s standout performer, combining technical quality with intelligent movement and scoring the decisive second goal. Rizal Fahmi’s early strike set the tone, while Muhammad Iqbal’s late save preserved the win. For PSGC Ciamis, Dedi Saputra took his goal well and remained a threat until the final whistle, but the visitors lacked the composure to find an equaliser.

Season Impact

The win strengthens Persiraja Banda Aceh’s position in the Liga 2 standings and keeps them firmly in the promotion conversation. PSGC Ciamis remain in need of points and will look back on the 15-minute spell after half-time as the period that cost them. With the league table beginning to take shape, home victories like this one could prove decisive for Persiraja’s ambitions.

Match Facts

• Competition: Indonesian Liga 2
• Final score: Persiraja Banda Aceh 2-1 PSGC Ciamis
• Venue: Harapan Bangsa Stadium, Banda Aceh
• Date: 24 October 2026
• Goals: Rizal Fahmi 14’; Arif Setiawan 51’; Dedi Saputra 78’