Marukawa scores late winner as Dewa United beat Persija 2-1
Dewa United moved to 17 points in second place, behind leaders Persija on 18, after the visitors were reduced to 10 men.
Substitute Taisei Marukawa struck in the 85th minute to give Dewa United a 2-1 comeback victory over Persija Jakarta in the eighth round of the 2026/2027 Super League at Banten International Stadium in Serang on 31 October.
Persija took the lead after four minutes when Rayhan Hannan scored during a scramble following a corner from Chang Hoon Kwon. Ivan Mamut put the ball in the net in the 13th minute, but a VAR review led to the goal being disallowed for offside.
Dewa United threatened through Alfharezzi Buffon, whose powerful effort went narrowly wide in the 35th minute. Denilson Junior then equalised in the 42nd minute, heading an Edo Febriansyah free-kick past goalkeeper Nadeo Argawinata to make it 1-1 at half-time.
Persija lost Dony Tri Pamungkas in the 65th minute after he received a second yellow card for a heavy challenge on Rafael Struick. Dewa United increased the pressure, and Marukawa escaped the Persija defence before firing in the decisive goal. The result left Dewa United second with 17 points, while Persija remained top with 18.
