Bekasi – Persija Jakarta has returned to the top of the provisional BRI Super League 2026/2027 Standings after securing a convincing 5-1 victory over Arema FC in the sixth matchweek. Playing at Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium, Bekasi on Wednesday evening (21/10/2026), the Kemayoran Tigers delivered a dominant performance and treated home supporters to a five-goal showcase.
This win acted as a strong response from Persija following their previous 2-3 defeat against Persita Tangerang. The three collected points lifted Shin Tae-yong's squad to 15 total points, one point clear of second-placed Dewa United Banten FC.
ITSMe reporter Syafira and her team covered this match on location. Aside from observing the on-pitch action, the ITSMe crew also experienced the lively stadium atmosphere, filled with chants and anthems from both The Jakmania and Aremania supporter groups.
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Jeremejeff Proves Decisive In The First Half
Persija took immediate attacking initiative right from kick-off. The home side's pressure paid off in the 10th minute, when Alexander Jeremejeff converted a penalty box opportunity with a left-footed strike that Arema Goalkeeper Muhammad Adi Satryo could not stop.
Arema attempted to retaliate. The visitors' best chance arrived in the 42nd minute, when Matheus Nascimento broke through Persija's defence for a one-on-one opportunity against Nadeo Argawinata. The Persija goalkeeper successfully blocked this attempt.
Right before halftime, Jeremejeff scored once again. This 45th minute goal put Persija 2-0 ahead, marking the striker's sixth goal from six matches played this season.
Three Additional Goals Secure Full Points
Entering the second half, Arema attempted to adjust and improve their game. Persija temporarily struggled to extend their lead, before the home side's sustained pressure finally produced results in the final 20 minutes.
Stjepan Loncar scored Persija's third goal in the 76th minute, finishing an assist from Dony Tri Pamungkas. Four minutes later, Victor Dethan extended the lead to 4-0.
Arema pulled back one goal through Gabriel Silva Costa in the 87th minute. However, Persija closed out the match with a fifth goal scored by Ivan Mamut in the 90+2nd minute. The 5-1 scoreline held until the final whistle.
In the stands, the passion from The Jakmania and Aremania remained unwavering throughout the full match. Continuous chants and anthems accompanied play, creating the iconic atmosphere that defines the live Football experience.
Persija Reclaims Top Standings Position
This victory over Arema provides critical momentum for Persija as they aim to maintain consistency early in the season. The five-goal haul also demonstrated the sharpness of their attacking line, with Jeremejeff emerging as one of the team's most outstanding performers.
After the match, visible joy could be seen among the Persija squad as they prepared to leave the stadium and board the team bus. This result served as the perfect bounce back for the Kemayoran Tigers following their prior defeat.
Persija will next host Persik Kediri on Monday (26/10/2026) at 19.00 WIB. Their upcoming challenge will be to sustain this winning momentum in order to hold onto first place in the BRI Super League 2026/2027.
