Semen Padang FC played to a 1-1 draw against Adhyaksa FC Bekasi in the Pegadaian Championship 2026/2027 at Stadion Madya Gelora Bung Karno in Senayan, South Jakarta, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, klikpositif.com reported.
Risman Maring scored a crucial goal for Kabau Sirah in the 45th minute, rescuing the team from a first-half deficit after Fabio Azka had given the hosts the lead earlier in the match.
The team lacked effective ball flow between lines and relied on long balls that Adhyaksa FC’s defense easily anticipated. Adhyaksa FC adopted a disciplined approach, waiting for counter-attacking opportunities that put the Kabau Sirah defense under pressure.
Adhyaksa FC capitalized on a defensive gap in the 24th minute when Fabio Azka found space inside the penalty box and struck an accurate shot past the Semen Padang goalkeeper to make it 1-0.
Semen Padang increased their attacking intensity following the goal, but Adhyaksa FC’s backline repeatedly thwarted their efforts. Just before halftime, in the 45th minute, Risman Maring capitalized on a scramble in front of the goal to fire a shot into the net, leveling the score at 1-1 before the break.
Semen Padang entered the match under head coach Stefano Cugurra, known as Teco, following consecutive victories and a 1-0 win against Sumsel United on October 30, 2026, which brought the team to 13 points in fourth place.
Meanwhile, Adhyaksa FC Bekasi entered the match following management’s decision to part ways with head coach Widyantoro on Friday, November 6, 2026, following a 0-5 defeat to Java United FC in the I.League Cup 2026/27. Caretaker coach Amirul Mukminin led Adhyaksa FC into the fixture, with the team previously holding the eighth position in the standings with seven points.
Manager Braditi Moulevey noted that the stadium relocation required the squad to adapt to a different venue environment. On Saturday, November 7, 2026, Braditi Moulevey stated, Kami berharap pemain fight untuk mendapatkan tiga poin
. Head coach Stefano Cugurra similarly explained on Saturday, November 7, 2026, Kami sudah menjalani latihan fisik, teknik, dan taktik
.
Stefano Cugurra also expressed his ambition for the club, stating, Setidaknya, kami bisa berada di posisi ketiga liga
. Player M Rahmat confirmed the squad’s readiness, while caretaker coach Amirul Mukminin reported that all players were in good health and expected to perform at their best.
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