PSIM vs Borneo FC: Mataram Troops Concede First

Bantul, MINA – PSIM Yogyakarta conceded the opening goal to Borneo FC in the first half of their matchday eight encounter in the 2026/27 BRI Super League on Sunday afternoon.

Playing at Sultan Agung Stadium in Bantul, Borneo FC wasted no time, applying early pressure on the Mataram Troops from the very first minute.

In the 11th minute, PSIM nearly took the lead when a spinning shot from Franco Ramos (5) sailed just over the crossbar.

By the 23rd minute, Ezequiel Vidal (11) posed a threat with a low cross, which was successfully intercepted by a Borneo defender.

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At the other end, Savio Sheva (8) failed to capitalize on an unmarked header in the 26th minute, sending the ball just wide of the right post.

In the 31st minute, Vidal connected with a cutback and fired a powerful shot toward the Borneo goal, but goalkeeper Kadu (41) produced a firm one-handed save to keep his side’s clean sheet intact.

Then, in the 33rd minute, a long ball from Borneo’s Aditya Warman (36) put Asgal Habib (26) a step ahead of Raka Cahyana (15). Asgal managed to get the better of both Raka and goalkeeper Cahya Supriadi (19).

GOAL!

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The ball rolled calmly into the net, giving the Kalimantan side a 0-1 lead.

In the 40th minute, a cross from Juan Villa (10) into the heart of the PSIM penalty area nearly spelled disaster for the hosts, but goalkeeper Cahya managed to block the attempt.

The 0-1 scoreline held until the halftime break. []

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)

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