Defending champions Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi opened the Proliga 2026 men's Final Four with a 3-0 win over Surabaya Samator at Jawa Pos Arena in Surabaya on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Set scores were 26-24, 25-16, 25-16. Coach Reidel Toiran said the team has not yet performed at its best.
Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi faced classic rival Surabaya Samator in the Proliga 2026 men's Final Four opener at Jawa Pos Arena on April 2, 2026. The defending champions fielded new foreign players Martin Atanasov and Bardia Saadat from the first set, who made a significant impact.
The first set was tight. Samator, featuring Rama Fauzan, Lyvan Taboada, and Tedy Oka, led 24-23. But Nizar Zulfikar's counterattack tied it at 24-24, securing 26-24 for Bhayangkara. This win shifted the match's momentum.
In the second set, Bhayangkara found their rhythm after a 5-5 tie, pulling ahead to win 25-16. Dominance continued in the third set, ending 25-16. Randy Tamamilang was consistent, while the Atanasov-Saadat duo strengthened attacks.
After the victory, coach Reidel Toiran stated the team "has not yet performed at its best" and emphasized evaluation ahead of upcoming matches. The result places Bhayangkara atop the temporary standings with three points, while Samator sits at the bottom.
