Samitor 3-0 Garuda Jaya, Juara Posisi 3 Proliga 2026

Surabaya Samator, coached by Rodolfo Sanchez, took advantage of the first leg of the third-place playoff in Proliga 2026. The match was played on 21 April 2026 at GOR Amongrogo, Yogyakarta. Surabaya Samator won 3-0 against Jakarta Garuda Jaya with set scores 25-17, 25-20, 25-20.

The format is best of three. Surabaya Samator's manager Hadi Sampurno said, "Kami mengharapkan leg kedua tidak kendur seperti leg pertama,". He added that the team is confident for the next day, 22 April 2026, when the second leg will be played.

Tedi Oka Syahputra, a player, also commented, "Semoga pada pertandingan kedua kita bermain seperti pertandingan pertama,". He praised the team's performance but stressed the need to keep the same level.

Jakarta Garuda Jaya, on the other hand, lost but learned from the experience. Coach Nur Widayanto said, "Beberapa servis gagal sampai pada penerimaan lawan. Selain itu, beberapa mengalami sakit sehingga tidak bisa maksimal,". He pointed out consistency issues and injuries as the main problems.

Surabaya Samator only needs a win in the second leg to secure third place in Proliga 2026. Jakarta Garuda Jaya will look to improve consistency and recover from injuries before the next match.

The match highlighted the importance of consistency and preparation in a best-of-three format. Surabaya Samator's decisive victory sets them up for a strong finish, while Jakarta Garuda Jaya must address gaps before the next leg.