In a captivating Super League 2025/26 encounter, Bali United secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory over hosts Arema FC at Kanjuruhan Stadium on Friday, March 6th. The high-scoring affair delivered relentless drama and left fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
The home side, Arema FC, fielded a strong starting lineup featuring Gianluca Claudio, Iksan Lestaluhu, Sneyder Julian Guevara Munoz, Hansamu Yama Pranata, Ilham Rio Fahmi, Roberto Pimenta Vinagre Filho, Gildson Pablo De Oliveira Silva, Dalberto Luan Belo, Gustavo Franca, Gabriel Silva Costa, and Joel Vinicius Silva Dos Anjos. Countering them, Bali United’s starting XI comprised Mike Hauptmeijer, Joao Vitor Ferrari Silva, Kadek Arel Priyatna, Ricky Fajrin Saputra, Thijmen Goppel, Tim Charles Pieter Receveur, I Kadek Agung Widhyana Putra, Teppei Yachida, Irfan Jaya, Boris Kopitovic, and Diego Campos.
Bali United started the Super League match with impressive intensity, establishing a commanding 2-0 lead by halftime. The opening goal, a moment of individual brilliance, arrived in the 21st minute when Teppei Yachida unleashed a beautifully curled left-footed strike that found the back of the net. Just six minutes later, in the 27th minute, Bali United capitalized on a swift counter-attack. Diego Campos expertly dribbled into Arema’s defensive area, executed a skillful feint, and fired an accurate shot into the bottom left corner, doubling the visitors’ advantage.
The second half brought a resurgence from Arema FC. They managed to pull a goal back in the 62nd minute through Dalberto Luan Belo, narrowing the deficit to 1-2. However, Bali United swiftly responded, restoring their two-goal lead just three minutes later (65′). Teppei Yachida scored his second goal of the game, courtesy of an excellent assist from Irfan Jaya, pushing the score to 3-1 in favor of the away team.
Undeterred, Dalberto netted his second for Arema FC in the 78th minute from the penalty spot, bringing the score to a tantalizing 3-2. This goal ignited Arema’s determination, as they intensified their attacks in a desperate search for an equalizer. The drama peaked in the dying moments of the Super League clash. In the 90+4th minute, a crucial defensive miscommunication within the Arema backline proved costly, leading to Betinho’s header finding its way into their own net and extending Bali United’s lead to 4-2.
Despite the setback, Arema FC refused to surrender, scoring another goal just a minute later. Dalberto’s cross into the Bali United penalty area took a deflection off Kadek Arel and trickled into the goal, setting the final score at 4-3. This late surge created a nail-biting finish, but ultimately, Bali United held on to claim a thrilling and memorable victory in this Super League 2025/26 football match.
Summary
Bali United secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over host Arema FC in a Super League 2025/26 match at Kanjuruhan Stadium on Friday, March 6th. Bali United established a commanding 2-0 lead by halftime, with Teppei Yachida scoring in the 21st minute and Diego Campos doubling the advantage in the 27th minute.
The second half saw relentless drama as Arema FC fought back with two goals from Dalberto Luan Belo, including a penalty, narrowing the deficit. However, Bali United responded with Teppei Yachida’s second goal and benefited from an own goal, ultimately holding on for a thrilling 4-3 win despite a late Arema consolation.