Persebaya Surabaya defeated Persija Jakarta 1-0 in a Group B Piala Presiden 2026 match at Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo on Sunday night, July 26, 2026.
The match's only goal came from an own goal by Radovan Pankov in the 64th minute. The Serbian defender failed to send a back pass to goalkeeper Aqil Savik, allowing the ball to roll into his own net.
Persija coach Shin Tae-yong praised his players' effort despite the loss. He noted the team had trained for only one to two weeks and had not yet conducted full tactical sessions.
"I would like to thank the players because they have worked hard and given their best on the field," Shin said.
Persebaya coach Bernardo Tavares said his team's win stemmed from high pressing from the start. He assessed that Bajul Ijo created more chances than the opponent.
