Sleman, MINA – The 2025/2026 Pegadaian Championship final was a tense and grueling affair, culminating in a penalty shootout between hosts PSS Sleman and Garudayaksa FC at Maguwoharjo Stadium, Sleman on Saturday night.
In the first half, PSS Sleman trailed Garudayaksa 0-2 through goals from Alfin Kelilauw (24) and Everton (10).
Super Javan Eagle then equalized to 2-2 through a brace from Gustavo Tocantins (11).
The draw forced two 15-minute extra periods.
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The first extra period was scoreless.
PSS Sleman’s best chance came in the 102nd minute. However, they still failed to beat the Garudayaksa defenders.
In the second extra period, in the 120th minute, Garudayaksa created their best chance to score.
Everton (10) sent a pass across the face of goal, which was tapped in by Dedi Tri Maulana (72). However, the ball hit the post and bounced back straight to goalkeeper Ega Rizky.
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The score remained 2-2 until extra time.
Penalty Shootout, Drama for Gustavo
The penalty shootout immediately provided drama. Garudayaksa FC took the first kick.
Everton, who scored the first goal of the match, took the first kick. Unfortunately, his shot sailed just over the crossbar. The score remained 0-0.
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Junior Haqi (22) was the first PSS Sleman player to take a shot. He managed to outwit goalkeeper Yoewanto Setya Beny (23). The score was 1-0.
Garudaksa’s second player, Manda Cingi (6), successfully outwit goalkeeper Ega Rizky (32). Goal. The score was 1-1.
Kevin Gomes of PSS Sleman was the first kicker to fail for his team. His shot was read and saved by goalkeeper Beny. The score remained 1-1.
Christian Frydek (99), Garudayaksa’s third kicker, successfully scored. Although his shot was read, the ball was out of reach. The score was 1-2.
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Irvan Mofu (88) converted a powerful penalty kick for PSS Sleman. The score was 2-2.
Garudayaksa took a 2-3 lead after Dedi Tri Maulana scored, although his shot was read by goalkeeper Ega.
Ferrell Arda (8) successfully equalized for PSS Sleman, making it 3-3.
Garudayaksa’s number 17, Taufik Hidayat, managed to outwit goalkeeper Ega. The score was 3-4. Taufik took the fifth kick.
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PSS Sleman’s final kicker was Gustavo, the scorer of the two equalizers in the previous match.
However, Gustavo was disappointed after his penalty kick was read by goalkeeper Beny. The penalty shootout ended with a 3-4 score.
Garudaksa FC was declared the winner. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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