Yamamoto's header gave Persis Solo a 1-0 lead over Madura United in the first half.

PAMEKASAN, KOMPAS - A goal from attacking midfielder and captain Sho Yamamoto gave Persis Solo a 1-0 lead over the home team Madura United in the first half of the opening week of the BRI Super League 2025-2026, Saturday (9/8/2025) evening, at the Gelora Madura Ratu Pamelingan Stadium, Pamekasan Regency, East Java.

A goal was scored in the 32nd minute through a header that capitalized on a cross from striker Kodai Tanaka. Prior to the goal, Tanaka made a run, breaking through the defense of Madura United on the left side outside the home team's penalty area.

Cleverly, Tanaka sent a cross from the flank to the heart of the "Laskar Sape Kerrab" defense. There, Yamamoto moved and won the aerial duel against defender Pedro Monteiro. His powerful header shook the net of Miswar Saputra's goal.

Trailing by one goal, Alfredo Vera's team attempted to apply more pressure. In the 41st minute, a pass from attacking midfielder Fransiskus Alesssandro was met with a header from Iran Junior but went wide.

A minute later, "Laskar Sambernyawa" attempted to respond with a powerful kick from Ikhwan Tanamal, but it missed the target. As the first half was nearing its end, the home team had a chance to retaliate through a free kick from the wing by captain Lulinha. However, this kick also missed the target.

At halftime, the home team was losing in ball possession. However, Madura United excelled in creating threats with four shots. Unfortunately, only one shot was on target and was saved by goalkeeper Muhammad Riyandi.

Yamamoto moved and won an aerial duel with defender Pedro Monteiro. His powerful header rattled Miswar Saputra's net.

Persis, coached by Peter De Roo, made three shots. Two of them were on target. One shot was thwarted by Miswar Saputra. Persis excelled in ball possession with 54 percent.

Based on meeting records, both teams have clashed a total of 6 times. Persis leads with four victories. Madura United has secured two wins.

Madura United (3-4-3)

Miswar Saputra; Ahmad Rusadi, Pedro Monteiro, Taufik Hidayat; Fransiskus Alesandro, Jordy Wehrmann, Kerim Palic, Iran Junior; Balotelli, Valeriy Gryshyn, Lulinha (C).

Coach: Angel Alfredo Vera

Persis Solo (4-3-3)

Muhammad Riyandi; Giovani Numberi, Cleylton, Xandro Schenk, Jordy Tutuarima, Sho Yamamoto (C), Fuad Sule, Sidik Saimima; Ikhwan Tanamal, Kodai Tanaka, Adriano Castanheira.

Coach: Peter De Roo