Madura United FC 2, Persebaya Surabaya 1

SURABAYA, Indonesia (Interstat) — Madura United delivered a significant upset to open the Liga 1 season, defeating host Persebaya Surabaya 2-1 on Friday behind decisive second-half contributions from its substitutes. Playing before a home crowd at Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo, Persebaya entered the match as a heavy favorite. Statistical models from Interstat gave the hosts an 85.80 percent probability of victory and projected a 1-1 draw, but Madura United’s bench provided the crucial difference. The visitors struck first in the 12th minute. Forward Paulo Gali, who would later receive a yellow card, assisted on the opening goal finished by Lulinha,… Read more...