After a tight selection the team managed to pick two promising local boys, Candra Fandi (ML. Duh!) and Steven Haris (ST, 4*). Candra was played in the match against Borussia Dortmund, which ended in a dismal 0-0 draw despite big quality difference, before being transferred to another club, while Steven Haris is being considered as a probable replacement for the currently underperforming Shinji Okazaki

Meanwhile in the cup match, Persebaya managed a 2-0 win against JDT and will face makagawa fc in the next round