Kendal Tornado FC produced another stunning away performance, defeating PSIS Semarang 3-0 at the Jatidiri Stadium on January 30, 2026. This comprehensive match result marked Kendal as serious title contenders with their second big win in a short period. Kendal took the lead with a well-worked set-piece goal in the first half and never relinquished control. They doubled their advantage early in the second period with a clinical counter-attack, and sealed the victory with a third goal from a defensive mistake by PSIS. This defeat was a major setback for PSIS Semarang's season, while Kendal Tornado FC's impressive goal difference and points tally propelled them to the upper reaches of the Liga 2 table.