Persebaya Surabaya secured a resounding victory in Week 31 of the Super League, triumphing 4-0 over PSBS Biak. The decisive match took place at the iconic Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya on Saturday, May 2nd, afternoon WIB, where the home side delivered a dominant performance.
This crushing defeat spelled immediate disaster for PSBS Biak, as the result officially confirmed their relegation to the Championship Division. With only 18 points currently, PSBS Biak can only reach a maximum of 27 points. In contrast, Madura United, who occupy the 15th position, currently hold 29 points, cementing PSBS Biak‘s fate at the bottom of the table.
Meanwhile, Persebaya‘s convincing win propelled them to the fourth position in the league standings, accumulating a total of 51 points. They now sit 11 points adrift of Persija, who currently occupy the third spot, maintaining their strong challenge for a higher finish.
Despite their ultimate dominance, Persebaya had to wait until the 54th minute to break the deadlock. It was the powerful long-range strike from midfielder Milos Raickovic that finally found the back of PSBS Biak‘s net, igniting the home crowd.
Just five minutes later, Raickovic proved his potency once more by netting his second goal of the match. This quick double strike doubled Persebaya‘s lead, putting them firmly in control with a comfortable 2-0 advantage.
Persebaya continued to assert their authority, and in the 76th minute, they added a third goal courtesy of Rivera. Capitalizing on a precise assist from Bruno Paraiba, Rivera unleashed a shot that expertly beat the PSBS Biak goalkeeper, further widening the gap.
The scoring spree concluded in the 82nd minute as Persebaya found their fourth goal. A shot from Bruno Moreira was expertly redirected into the net by Rivera, who completed his brace, securing a comprehensive 4-0 victory that remained unchanged until the final whistle.
Summary
Persebaya Surabaya secured a resounding 4-0 victory over