Surabaya, MINA – Persebaya Surabaya and PSS Sleman traded goals from set-pieces during the first half of their match in the fifth week of the 2026/27 BRI Super League.
In the first half of the match at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium on Sunday afternoon, the “Super Elang Jawa” (Super Javanese Eagles) were awarded a free kick just outside the penalty area of the “Bajul Ijo” (Green Crocodiles) in the 9th minute.
Melvyn’s strike curled beautifully over the defensive wall and into the top far corner of the Persebaya goal. Goalkeeper Ernando Ari, despite his best efforts to reach it, could not stop the ball.
The score stood at 0–1 in favor of PSS Sleman.
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Persebaya strikes back
After several unsuccessful attacks, Persebaya finally found an equalizer.
Following a corner kick in the 36th minute, Toni Firmansyah (68) delivered a precise cross to Miguel Pereira (11). Winning the aerial duel, Miguel successfully headed the ball into the PSS Sleman net.
The score leveled at 1–1.
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That scoreline held until the halftime break. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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