Blue Western and Blue Eastern Derby
Blue Western and Blue Eastern Derby is the name given in football to any match between two Indonesian football clubs in two different league background, Arema FC (Galatama) and Persib Bandung (Perserikatan). The fierce competition between both teams began in 1990 when Arema FC and Persib Bandung face off in the semifinals 1990 Jawa Pos II Cup.
Locale | Indonesia |
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Teams | Arema FC Persib Bandung |
First meeting | Persib 3–0 Arema 13 September 1990 1990 Jawa Pos II Cup |
Latest meeting | Arema 1–2 Persib 8 March 2020 2020–21 Liga 1 |
Stadiums | Kanjuruhan Stadium (Arema) Si Jalak Harupat Stadium (Persib) |
Statistics | |
Meetings total | 43 |
All-time series | Arema FC: 13 Draw: 11 Persib Bandung: 19 |
Largest victory | Arema 5–1 Persib 30 July 2019 2019 Liga 1 |
Arema FC and Persib Bandung were established on different era, at which Arema was formed in 1987, while Persib in 1933. Both teams have groups of supporters who are equally well-known fanatics, namely Aremania (Arema FC) and Bobotoh (Persib Bandung). Both supporters have also been known for their psywar, conducted throughout the game, making the rivalrous match much awaited.
History
Actually there is no rivalry between the two clubs and supporters. However, the current condition is due to block-blocking that has occurred among Indonesian supporters.[1] But according to supporters this match is a match that determines who is the best blue club in Indonesia.
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 Persib
Player | Arema | Persib |
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Srđan Lopičić | 2016 | 2019 |
Fabiano Beltrame | 2014–2015 | 2019– |
Esteban Vizcarra | 2016–2017 | 2019– |
Victor Igbonefo | 2013–2016 | 2018, 2020– |
Raphael Maitimo | 2016 | 2017 |
Purwaka Yudhi | 2009–2011, 2013–2015, 2018 | 2016–2017 |
Hermawan | 2002–2005, 2009–2013, 2015–2016 | 2016 |
Yandi Sofyan | 2013–2014 | 2015–2016 |
Samsul Arif | 2013–2015 | 2015–2016 |
Muhammad Natshir | 2013 | 2014– |
Dedi Kusnandar | 2012–2013 | 2014–2015, 2017– |
Firman Utina | 2004–2006 | 2013–2015 |
Achmad Jufriyanto | 2008–2009 | 2013–2015, 2017–2018, 2019– |
Noh Alam Shah | 2009–2011 | 2012 |
Herman Dzumafo | 2011–2012 | 2012–2013 |
Zulkifli Syukur | 2008–2011 | 2011–2012 |
Márcio Souza | 2010–2011 | 2011–2012 |
Hendra Ridwan | 2008–2009, 2011 | 2011–2012 |
Rachmat Afandi | 2009–2010 | 2010–2011 |
Markus Haris Maulana | 2009–2010 | 2010–2011 |
Gendut Doni Christiawan | 2005–2006 | 2006–2007 |
Charis Yulianto | 1997–2002, 2011–2012 | 2006–2007 |
Listianto Raharjo | 2003 | 2004 |
Moving from Persib to Arema
Player | Persib | Arema |
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Oh In-kyun | 2018–2019 | 2020 |
Jonathan Bauman | 2018 | 2020 |
Ricky Kayame | 2016 | 2019 |
Makan Konaté | 2014–2015 | 2018–2019 |
Cristian Gonzáles | 2008–2011 | 2013–2017 |
Boy Jati Asmara | 2006–2007 | 2011–2012 |
Waluyo | 2008–2009 | 2009–2011 |
Leontin Chițescu | 2008–2009 | 2009–2010 |
Erik Setiawan | 2002–2003, 2004–2008 | 2008–2009 |
Dadang Sudrajat | 2002–2005, 2010–? | 2008–2009 |
Alexander Pulalo | 2003–2004 | 2004–2009 |
Head coaches who coached for both clubs
Head Coach | Arema | Persib |
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Robert Alberts | 2009–2010 | 2019– |
Daniel Roekito | 2001–2002 | 2010–2011 |
Dejan Antonić | 2011–2012 | 2016 |
Mario Gómez | 2020 | 2017–2018 |
Notes
- The match was postponed at 27 minutes due to bad weather on 28 May 2006 at the Kanjuruhan Stadium. The match resumed on Monday morning 29 May 2006 at the same venue.[2]
- Arema ISL is the Arema club under the leadership of Rendra Kresna and is the forerunner of the current club Arema FC.
- The final match of the Inter Island Cup (IIC) 2014 which brought together Arema Cronus against Persib Bandung at the Gelora Delta Stadium, Sidoarjo, on 25 January 2014, has been postponed. That was after, the local security did not recommend holding the match.[3]
References
- Asad Arifin (8 March 2020). "Arema FC dan Persib Bandung Disebut Tak Punya Sejarah Rivalitas". BOLA.NET. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- "29 Mei 2006: Sempat Tertunda Hujan, Persib Ditekuk Arema di Kanjuruhan". bulao.id (in Indonesian). 29 May 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- "Laga Final Inter Island Cup 2014 Ditunda". goal.com (in Indonesian). January 2014. Retrieved January 2014. Check date values in:
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External links
- Arema F.C. Official website
- Arema F.C.'s Profile on Liga 1 Official Website
- Official website (in Indonesian and English)
- Unofficial website (in English)
- Persib Bandung on FIFA
- Persib Bandung on Liga Indonesia
- Persib Bandung on Indonesia Soccer Championship