Bantul, MINA – PSIM Yogyakarta held a 2-1 lead over Persijap Jepara throughout the first half of the 2025/2026 Super League match at Sultan Agung Stadium, Bantul, on Wednesday evening.
The first goal of the match was scored by Persijap Jepara player Borja Martinez (10) in the 4th minute. Ezequiel Vidal (11) then equalized in the 16th minute, and Ze Valente (10) doubled the lead in the 37th minute.
The second half was a tense affair.
In the 64th minute, Riyatno Abiyoso (27) committed a foul on the left side near the penalty area after bringing down a Persijap Jepara player.
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Dicky Kurniawan (66) took a powerful, low free kick. The ball was met by Ikker Guarrotxena (34), who deflected the ball. Goal.
However, the linesman raised his flag for offside before the goal. Franca (95) was deemed offside by a Persijap player. Before the ball entered the goal, Franca’s foot appeared to touch the ball after Ikker’s shot.
Nevertheless, the referee continued to communicate with the VAR. A careful three-minute check was conducted to make the correct decision.
The referee finally awarded a goal in the 67th minute. The goal belonged to Spanish player Ikker Guarrotxena (34).
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The score was 2-2.
Martinez’s second goal
Not long after, Persijap Jepara added another goal. After a melee in the home team’s penalty box, Borja Martinez (10) scored his second goal. His diagonal shot sailed through the crowd of players in front of the goal unopposed.
The referee immediately awarded the goal, but there was a whisper from the VAR room. The referee immediately conducted a review.
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After repeated reviews, the referee finally ruled that Ikker was offside. Although he didn’t receive the ball, his position was deemed to have obstructed goalkeeper Cahya Supriadi’s view. Martinez’s goal was disallowed.
The score remained 2-2.
In injury time, Mataram Troops tried to take the lead with increased attacks on the visitors. However, the score remained level until the end of the match.
The one point earned did not shift PSIM Yogyakarta from 8th place in the standings. Persijap Jepara, meanwhile, climbed one spot to 14th, edging further away from the relegation zone. []
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