The Super League 2025/26 delivered a thrilling set of matches on Saturday, July 3, as Borneo FC secured a resounding victory over Persebaya Surabaya. In a separate, equally compelling fixture, Persita Tangerang also triumphed against Madura United at Indomilk Arena, capping off a day of high-scoring football action.
At Segiri Stadium in Samarinda, Borneo FC showcased a dominant display, overwhelming Persebaya Surabaya with a commanding 5-1 win. The home side established an early and significant lead, netting four goals before the hour mark. Juan Felipe Villa Ruiz opened the scoring in the 15th minute and added another in the 59th, sandwiching strikes from Mariano Ezequiel Peralta Bauer (62′) and Koldo Obieta Alberdi (67′), who extended Borneo FC’s impressive advantage.
Persebaya managed to pull one back, briefly reducing the deficit to 4-1 when Leonardo Silva Lelis found the net in the 72nd minute. However, Borneo FC wasn’t finished. In the dying moments of second-half injury time, Koldo Obieta Alberdi secured his brace, scoring his team’s fifth goal in the 90+2′ minute, sealing a comprehensive 5-1 victory for Borneo FC.
Not to be outdone, Persita Tangerang also celebrated a significant 4-1 home victory against Madura United. Persita’s attacking prowess was on full display in the first half, as they stormed to a four-goal lead before the break. The goals came courtesy of Nur Hardianto (3′), Pablo Ganet Comitre (9′), and a superb double from Rayco Rodríguez Medina (16′ and 30′), leaving Madura United with a considerable challenge.
Madura United did manage to register a consolation goal in the second half. In the 51st minute, Riquelme Sousa Silva capitalized on an assist from Pedro Filipe Tinoco Monteiro to score, but it proved to be too little, too late to alter the outcome of the match.
These crucial wins significantly impacted the Super League standings. For Borneo FC, their emphatic triumph over Persebaya propelled them to second place in the league table, now boasting 53 points. Meanwhile, Persita Tangerang‘s commanding performance saw them climb to fifth position, accumulating 41 points and strengthening their challenge in the competitive league.
Summary
The Super League 2025/26 delivered exciting matches on Saturday, July 3. Borneo FC secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Persebaya Surabaya, with Juan Felipe Villa Ruiz and Koldo Obieta Alberdi each scoring two goals. In another fixture, Persita Tangerang also triumphed, defeating Madura United 4-1 at home, highlighted by a brace from Rayco Rodríguez Medina.
These crucial wins significantly impacted the league standings. Borneo FC’s emphatic triumph propelled them to second place with 53 points. Persita Tangerang’s commanding performance saw them climb to fifth position, accumulating 41 points and strengthening their league challenge.