Sriwijaya FC 0–3 Garudayaksa FC: Dominant away performance stuns Sriwijaya

Garudayaksa FC produced an emphatic 3‑0 victory over hosts Sriwijaya FC at Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium on 25 April 2026, climbing into the top four of the Indonesian Liga 2 standings. The result ended Sriwijaya’s five‑match unbeaten run at home and marked Garudayaksa’s third clean sheet of the season.

Match overview

Garudayaksa took control from the opening whistle, pressing high and forcing errors from the Sriwijaya defence. The visitors scored twice inside the first 30 minutes through quick transitions, then sealed the win with a composed third goal shortly after half‑time. Sriwijaya rarely threatened and managed only one shot on target across the 90 minutes.

Key moments

• 14' – Garudayaksa lead: A corner was flicked on at the near post, and striker Rivaldi Bawuo headed in from close range.
• 28' – Garudayaksa double: Winger David Maulana cut inside from the left and curled a shot into the far corner.
• 52' – Garudayaksa third: A defensive mix‑up allowed Bawuo to steal the ball and square for substitute Ariyanto to tap into an empty net.

Tactical story

Sriwijaya’s 4‑3‑3 setup was undone by Garudayaksa’s aggressive man‑for‑man pressing in midfield. The visitors isolated Sriwijaya’s deep‑lying playmaker, forcing hurried passes. With the lead, Garudayaksa sat deeper in a 5‑4‑1 block, making it difficult for the hosts to build any sustained pressure. Sriwijaya’s only genuine chance came from a long‑range shot that sailed over the bar.

Standout performers

• Rivaldi Bawuo (Garudayaksa): Scored the opener and assisted the third, constantly troubling the Sriwijaya centre‑backs.
• David Maulana (Garudayaksa): His technical ability on the wing created constant overloads and he finished superbly for the second goal.
• Garudayaksa defensive unit: Kept a clean sheet despite playing away from home, with goalkeeper Adi Purnomo making three comfortable saves.

League context

Garudayaksa move to 32 points, leapfrogging Sriwijaya (30 points) into fourth place. The result tightens the race for the promotion play‑off spots, with only three points separating second from sixth. Sriwijaya will need to regroup quickly as they travel to Persekat Tegal next weekend.