Bali United beat Arema 3-1 as hosts receive two red cards
Bali United moved into second place with 16 points, two behind leaders Persija, after their away victory in Malang.
Bali United won 3-1 away to Arema FC at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang on 31 October in the eighth round of the 2026/2027 Super League. Arema finished with nine players after Alfeandra Dewangga and Julian Guevara were sent off.
Marko Dugandzic put the visitors ahead in the 40th minute, and Irfan Jaya added another goal in the 45th. Teppei Yachida made it 3-0 in the 67th minute from a Kadek Agung assist.
Dewangga received his red card in the 74th minute before Careca scored for Arema in the 79th. Guevara was then dismissed during injury time. The result left Bali United second on 16 points, two points behind Persija.
Madura United also earned an away win, beating PSM Makassar 1-0 at Gelora BJ Habibie Stadium in Parepare. Iran Junior scored the only goal in the seventh minute as Madura took three points.
Fourth-placed Persita Tangerang won 5-1 against Persik Kediri at Brawijaya Stadium in Kediri. Alexandre Ramalingom scored a hat-trick in the ninth, 45th and 98th minutes, while Pablo Ganet netted twice, in the 48th and 76th.
