Championship Final: Gustavo’s 2 Goals Deny Garudayaksa FC the Title in 90 Minutes

Jakarta, MINA – PSS Sleman were under pressure after trailing Garudayaksa FC 0-2 throughout the first half of the 2025-2026 Championship final at Maguwoharjo Stadium, Sleman, Yogyakarta, on Saturday night.

The Spirit of Garuda’s two goals were scored by Alfin Kelilauw (24) in the 21st minute and Everton (10) in the 36th minute from a penalty kick.

The second half became increasingly tense as both teams traded attacks.

In the 55th minute, Garudayaksa FC player Asep Berlian (4) had to be carried off the field on a stretcher after suffering a bleeding head from an opponent’s elbow.

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PSS Sleman’s efforts finally paid off in the 61st minute, when Gustavo Tocantins (11) successfully slotted the ball into the right corner of the unguarded goal.

GOAL. Thousands of home fans cheered.

The score changed to 1-2, giving Garudayaksa FC a temporary lead.

The atmosphere in Maguwoharjo grew increasingly heated. Support for PSS Sleman reignited.

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In the 74th minute, Gustavo scored again. However, the linesman ruled Gustavo offside when he received the ball in the penalty area.

PSS Sleman continued to pound the Garudayaksa defense to reduce the goal deficit.

The eight minutes of added time given by the referee gave PSS Sleman the opportunity to deny Garudayaksa the title on their home turf.

Gustavo Tocantins (11) scored again in the 90+3 minute.

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Jehan Pahlevi’s (15) cross into the penalty area was not received by either team’s players. This resulted in the ball going loose. Gustavo, perfectly positioned, immediately pounced on the ball with a shot at goal.

GOAL! The home crowd roared even more.

The score was tied at 2-2.

As injury time drew to a close, the match became even more heated. Several hard tackles occurred.

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Ultimately, the referee ended the match at 2-2.

The match will continue for 2 x 15-minute halves. []

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)

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