Friday Gbeneme's double was enough to sink Persik, who claimed an impressive 1-0 victory over Chinese outfit Shanghai Shenhua in the AFC Champions League in midweek.

Gbeneme opened the scoring after 33 minutes before sealing the victory with 27 minutes remaining to leave Persik struggling in mid-table following their fifth defeat in ten matches.

Sriwijaya FC Palembang leaped to the top of the standings after claiming a 2-0 away victory over Persita Tangerang.

Indonesia international defender Firmansyah opened scoring after 28 minutes following a corner before Persita's goalkeeper Mukti Ali Raja diverted the ball into his own net five minutes from time.

Persija Jakarta also grabbed a convincing 3-1 victory over visitors Persema Malang as Agus Indra, former Selangor FC striker Bambang Pamungkas and Chilean midfielder Javier Roca netted for the capital side.

Persis Solo demolished former champions Persebaya Surabaya 5-0 in the eastern conference.

Nigerians Alvie Kie and Greg Nwokolo each grabbed a brace and Rudi Widodo also struck for Persis.

Persijap Jepara grabbed a 2-0 win over Bali-based Persegi courtesy of strikes from Thai full back Phaitoon Thiabma and Mohammah Fakhrudin.