Super East Java Derby
Super East Java Derby is the name given in football to any match between two Indonesian football clubs in two different league background, Arema FC (Galatama) and Persebaya Surabaya (Perserikatan). The fierce competition between both teams began in 1992 when Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya were grouped together in group A of 1992 Utama trophy.
| Location | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Teams | Arema FC Persebaya Surabaya |
| First meeting | Persebaya 2–1 Arema 25 October 1992 1992 Main Cup |
| Latest meeting | Persebaya 1–0 Arema 23 February 2022 2021–22 Liga 1 |
| Stadiums | Kanjuruhan Stadium (Arema) Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium (Persebaya) |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 33 |
| Most player appearances | Bejo Sugiantoro |
| All-time series | Arema FC: 11 Draw: 6 Persebaya Surabaya: 12 |
| Largest victory | Persebaya 6–1 Arema 26 March 1997 1996–97 Premier Division |
Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya were established on different era, at which Arema was formed in 1987, while Persebaya in 1927. Both teams have groups of supporters who are equally well-known fanatics, namely Aremania (Arema FC) and Bonek (Persebaya Surabaya). Both supporters have also been known for their psywar, conducted throughout the game, making the rivalrous match much awaited.
History
The atmosphere on the first meeting between Arema and Persebaya was mediocre, most probably as a result of both teams playing on different competitions. Persebaya was competing in Perserikatan, while Arema participated in Galatama.
Initially, the feud was not between Arema and Persebaya. In fact, Persebaya rival was Persema Malang in Perserikatan, whereas Arema were against Mitra Surabaya (formerly known as Niac Mitra) in Galatama.[1]
The situation had changed since Perserikatan and Galatama were merged into Liga Indonesia in 1994. Despite Persema and Mitra Surabaya were still in the competition at that time, Persebaya and Arema were gaining much attention from their supporters. Therefore, the East Java derby began.
As time has gone by, Persema's achievement was no better than Arema and Mitra Surabaya was disbanded. As a result, many football fans had decided to support Arema and Persebaya instead. Because the competition between the two teams is remarkably intense, Arema and Persebaya have to be separated into different region groups (east and west) in the league. It was intended to avoid friction between supporters in the event of the derby. In case the competition no longer implements the two-region system, the East Java derby will be inevitable. Until now, it is still forbidden for the two supporters to meet in a stadium according to the joint agreement made in 1988.[2]
Accompanying cases
Kantata Takwa concert
January 23, 1990. Iwan Fals launched Kantata Takwa albums in Tambaksari Stadium, the previous homebase of Persebaya. In the first of 30 minutes at this concert, Bonek feel upset because the festival area occupied by Aremania, which cheering the Arema's chant.
Nevertheless, the Aremania keep trying to defend themselves in the festival area, although the Bonek tried to throw out the Aremania from the concert. So, after the concert ended, riots broke out outside the stadium, which continues to occur until Gubeng train station.
Sepultura's Indonesia tour
July 1992. The Brazilian heavy metal band, Sepultura, take a world tour in Indonesia by holding a roadshow at Jakarta and Surabaya. The Surabaya roadshow is held also at Tambaksari Stadium, the venue of the Iwan Fals' concert two years ago.
It is just, the Bonek occupied the festival area. They also dispel the Aremania arrival intend to enter the Tambaksari stadium to watch the concert, and the riots also broke out outside the stadium.
Nurkiman's incident
December 26, 1995. Persebaya doing away match against Persema Malang. The match ended with a draw score, 1-1. But, on the way home to Surabaya, the Persebaya's busses is throwed by Persema's fans, the Ngalamania.
Nurkiman, Persebaya's talented attacking midfielder, also did not escape the incident. The bus' mirror broke, and a part of damage mirrors hurt Nurkiman's left eye till permanently blind. From that case, Nurkiman not involved the Persebaya's champion title in 1996/97 season.
Aremania's awaydays in Surabaya
November 15, 1997. Arema doing away match against Persebaya in Tambaksari Stadium. But, the Aremania occupied the VIP tribune with escort by the polices. The match took place safely without throwing occurs between two supporters, even though there had been a brawl between the Bonek and the Mitra's fans against Aremania and Ngalamania. As the host, Bonek also only blaspheme the referee. From this, Aremania and Bonek will continue to strive for peace.
Asuemper case
September 4, 2006. The second leg of a Copa Indonesia quarter-finals match between Persebaya against Arema in Tambaksari Stadium. The match ended with a draw score, 1-1. But, the Persebaya's defeat in the previous leg in Malang make the "Bajul Ijo" ("The Green Crocodile") not advanced the semi-finals.[3]
Bonek's officials, Hamin Gimbal, says the "Asuemper" case ("Amuk Suporter Empat September" - "September Fourth Supporters Riots"), is the biggest supporters riots not just pollute the football in East Java, even it is the biggest riots in the Indonesia's football history. Bonek vent their dissatisfaction after the match by burning three cars, and injuring 14 in the riots including 13 police.[4]
Results
Official match results
Data incomplete
The record counts all competitions (league, official tournament and pre-season tournament) including matches played during the era of dualism.
Players in both teams
Note:
- Players in bold are still active
Moving from Arema to Persebaya
| Player | Arema | Persebaya |
|---|---|---|
 Mochammad Zaenuri | 2017–2018 | 2022– |
| Samsul Arif | 2013–2015 | 2021–2022 |
| Rivaldi Bawuo | 2018–2019 | 2021 |
| Nasir | 2017–2020 | 2020–2021 |
 Makan Konaté | 2018–2019 | 2020 |
 Patricio Morales | 2007–2009 | 2011–2012 |
| Erol Iba | 2004–2006 | 2010–2012 |
| Kurnia Sandy | 2003–2006 | 2008–2009 |
| I Putu Gede | 2004–2006 | 2008 |
 Anthony Ballah | 2006–2007 | 2007–2009 |
 Bob Bamidelle | 2001–2002 | 2005 |
| Suroso | 2008–2010 | 2001 |
| Aji Santoso | 1987–1995 | 1995–1999 |
Moving from Persebaya to Arema
| Player | Persebaya | Arema |
|---|---|---|
| Ricky Kayame | 2017–2018 | 2019 |
 Goran Ganchev | 2013 | 2016 |
| Hamka Hamzah | 2002–2003 | 2015–2016, 2018–2019 |
.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Andrew Barisić | 2011–2012 | 2012 |
| Arif Ariyanto | 2005–2011 | 2011–2012 |
| Ranu T. Sasongko | 2004–2006 | 2008–2009 |
| Erik Setiawan | 2003–2004 | 2008–2009 |
| Hendro Kartiko | 2004–2005 | 2006–2008 |
| Gendut Doni | 2004–2005 | 2005–2006 |
| Sutiaji | 1996–1997 | 2004–2008 |
| Ahmad Junaidi | 1994–1995, 2002 | 2002–2005 |
| M. Khoiful Ajid | 1994–1996 | 1997–1999 |
Head coaches who coached for both clubs
| Head Coach | Arema | Persebya |
|---|---|---|
| Aji Santoso | 2016–2017 | 2009, 2010–2011, 2019– |
 Wolfgang Pikal | 2011 | 2019 |
Honours
| Arema | Competition | Persebaya |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic | ||
| 2 | League competitions | 6 |
| 1 | First Division | 3 |
| 2 | Indonesia President's Cup | - |
| 2 | Piala Indonesia | - |
| 1 | Menpora Cup | - |
| 1 | Inter Island Cup (defunct) | - |
| - | Piala Utama (defunct) | 1 |
| 9 | Aggregate | 10 |
Notes
- The Main Cup is a new tournament created by PSSI in 1990, this competition brings together each of the four best clubs from two PSSI competitions namely Galatama dan Perserikatan.
- Pertemuan pertama Arema vs Persebaya. vamosarema.com. Accessed date 30/09/2019.
- Group A piala gubernur Jatim 2002: Persebaya kalahkan Arema 2-1. vamosarema.com. Accessed date 30/09/2019
- Persebaya hosted Arema at Batakan because Gelora Bung Tomo did not get a security permit from the police.[5]
References
- Erwin Fitriansyah (11 April 2019). "Arema vs Persebaya, Derby Jatim di Piala Presiden, dan Persaingan Abadi". Bola.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- Agus Dwi (8 April 2019). "Persebaya vs Arema, Larangan Away Kedua Suporter Tetap Berlaku". Jawapos.com. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- "Persebaya vs Arema After-Match Riots, Bonek Rampaged". detik.com. 4 September 2006.
- "Bonek Burns Three Cars and Damaged Tambaksari Stadium". antaranews.com. 4 September 2006.
- "Bukan di GBT Surabaya, Laga Persebaya vs Arema FC Digelar di Stadion Batakan, Balikpapan". suryamalang.tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). 9 December 2019. Retrieved 9 December 2019.