VAR Controversy
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VAR disallows late Persija goal in 1-0 loss to Semen Padang
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The Indonesian Liga 1 match between Semen Padang FC and Persija Jakarta ended in controversy with a 1-0 home win on December 22, 2025. Jordi Amat's own goal in the 82nd minute sealed it, while Emaxwell Souza's strike in the 90+10th minute was disallowed by VAR due to a prior foul. The decision sparked protests from Persija players and fans.
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