Bantul, MINA – PSIM Yogyakarta and PSM Makassar played to a 0-0 draw throughout the first half of their Matchweek 5 encounter in the 2026/27 Super League.
In the second half of the match at Sultan Agung Stadium, Bantul on Friday, the Juku Eja (PSM Makassar) from the Bugis region relied on rapid counter-attacks to break down the defense of the hosts, Mataram Troops (PSIM Yogyakarta).
In the 50th minute, a counter-attack left PSIM Yogyakarta’s backline outnumbered. Fahrul Aditia (29), running unmarked through the center, received the ball and immediately took a shot.
GOAL!
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Goalkeeper Cahya Supriadi (19) was unable to stop Aditia’s strike.
The score shifted to 0-1 in favor of PSM Makassar.
In the 66th minute, PSM Makassar launched another quick counter-attack.
Rizky Eka Pratama (24) carried the ball down the left flank and delivered a cross to Stefan Jevtoski (8), who successfully converted the opportunity.
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GOAL! For the second time, goalkeeper Cahya Supriadi failed to prevent the ball from entering his net.
The score became 0-2, with PSM Makassar in the lead.
Trailing by two goals, the hosts were forced to push forward in attack—an effort that eventually paid off.
In the 76th minute, the referee paused the match to conduct a VAR review.
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The official examined an incident that occurred at the edge of PSM Makassar’s penalty area.
Replays showed that PSM captain Dusan Lagator (94) had pushed Nermin Haljeta (99). Although Haljeta fell outside the penalty area, the shove itself took place inside the box.
The referee subsequently awarded a penalty to PSIM Yogyakarta and issued a red card to Lagator. A red card was issued after Lagator stepped on Haljeta’s heel, leaving PSM Makassar to play with 10 men.
Ze Valente, taking the penalty kick, successfully outwitted goalkeeper Muhammad Ardiansyah (1).
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The score shifted to 1–2, giving PSIM Yogyakarta a glimmer of hope to level the match.
Mataram Troops (PSIM Yogyakarta) launched a series of relentless attacks, but PSM Makassar defended tenaciously despite being a man down.
The 1–2 scoreline secured the victory for PSM Makassar, as the hosts failed to capitalize on their numerical advantage.
With these 3 points, PSM Makassar climbed to 12th place in the provisional standings, while PSIM Yogyakarta sits in 16th. []
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