PSIM vs Persijap: Spanish, Argentinian, and Portuguese Players Battle for Goals in the First Half

Bantul, MINA – The match between PSIM Yogyakarta and Persijap Jepara was a tense affair from the start in the 2025/2026 Super League at Sultan Agung Stadium, Bantul, on Wednesday evening.

Both teams, both from Central Java, were aiming for a win to steal points. PSIM currently sits in eighth place in the standings, while Persijap sits in 15th.

Mataram Troops coach Jean-Paul van Gastel used a 4-3-3 formation, while Kalinyamat Troops coach Mario Lemos opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation.

The visitors scored an early goal in the first half in the 4th minute.

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Starting from a corner kick taken by goalkeeper Cahya Supriadi, a melee ensued on the edge of the penalty box. Borja Martinez (10) volleyed the ball into the top corner.

Goal. The Spaniard made it 0-1 in favor of Kalinyamat Troops.

Argentina’s Counter Goal

In the 16th minute, Mataram Troops attacked. Riyatno Abiyoso (27), dribbling the ball on the right side of Persijap Jepara’s territory, delivered a low cross in front of the goal.

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Ezequiel Vidal (11), who was on the attack, suddenly received the pass unmarked. The Argentine’s close-range shot was unstoppable.

Goal. Vidal leveled the score at 1-1.

The scoreline heated up the match again with equal chances.

Goal for Portugal

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In the 37th minute, the home side’s attack returned through Riyatno Abiyoso. Upon reaching the back line, Abiyoso shot from a tight angle, which was blocked by goalkeeper Muhammad Ardiansyah (1). The rebound resulted.

The ball fell to Rakhmatsho Rakhmatzoda (63), who then took a shot. However, a Persijap player interfered with him, causing him to miss his shot. The ball, however, rolled to Ze Valente.

With his back to the goalkeeper and the goal, Valente executed a back-heel kick without looking where it was going. The ball rolled under goalkeeper Ardiansyah’s legs.

Goal. The Portuguese player made it 2-1 for PSIM Yogyakarta.

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After a 10-minute delay due to a power outage in one of the stadium’s tower lights, play resumed. The 2-1 scoreline remained until halftime. []

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)

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