Dewa United secured a narrow 1-0 victory over PSIM Yogyakarta in a Super League fixture held at the Banten International Stadium on Friday night, April 3rd. The hard-fought win saw the home side claim all three points in a closely contested encounter.
Despite the triumph, this result did not significantly alter the Super League standings for either Dewa United or PSIM Yogyakarta. Both teams remain entrenched in the mid-table, with PSIM currently holding the 8th position with 38 points, while Dewa United sits just below them in 9th place with 37 points after this match.
Starting XI Dewa United vs PSIM Yogyakarta
Dewa United: Sonny Stevens; Altariq Ballah, Nick Kuipers, B. Fatari, Johnathan Carlos; Alexis Messidoro, Ivar Jenner, Hugo Gomes, Taisei Marukawa, Alex Martins, Egy Maulana Vikri.
PSIM Yogyakarta: Cahya Supriadi; Yusaku Yamadera, Van Der Avert, Franco Gaston, Raka Cahyana; Donny Warmerdam, Ze Valente, Sheva Maresca; Ezequiel Vidal, Corfe Antony, Abiyoso.
Match Highlights: Dewa United vs PSIM Yogyakarta
The first half of the Dewa United vs PSIM Yogyakarta Super League clash was marked by several promising opportunities. Dewa United came close to opening the scoring in the 12th minute when Egy Maulana Vikri capitalized on a blunder by PSIM goalkeeper Cahya Supriadi, stealing the ball. Unfortunately for the home side, his subsequent shot drifted just wide of the target.
PSIM Yogyakarta quickly responded with a golden opportunity of their own shortly after. Abiyoso seized on an error from Dewa United defender Nick Kuipers, but his powerful strike was expertly parried away by goalkeeper Sonny Stevens, maintaining the deadlock. Later in the first half, PSIM pressed again, with Sheva unleashing a fierce shot from outside the penalty box, only for it to agonizingly rattle the post.
Despite these near misses and concerted efforts from both sides, neither team managed to find the back of the net before the whistle for halftime. The Super League encounter remained goalless, with the score standing at 0-0 as the players headed into the break.
After the interval, Dewa United emerged with a more aggressive and expansive approach, aiming to break the stalemate. They quickly established dominance in possession and dictated the tempo of the game, pushing forward in search of an opening. However, PSIM’s disciplined defense proved resilient, making it difficult for Dewa United to create clear-cut scoring chances.
The crucial moment arrived midway through the second half when the referee awarded Dewa United a penalty. Following a VAR review of a corner kick duel, PSIM player Donny Warmerdam was deemed to have pulled Ivar Jenner’s shirt inside the box. Alex Martins stepped up to take the spot-kick and confidently dispatched it, giving Dewa United a vital 1-0 lead in the 62nd minute.
Falling behind ignited a more aggressive response from PSIM Yogyakarta, who surged forward in an attempt to find an equalizer. Despite their increased intensity and attacking intent, their subsequent efforts were repeatedly thwarted by Dewa United’s resolute defensive line. The home team held firm, effectively neutralizing PSIM’s late push. As the second half drew to a close, PSIM failed to bridge the deficit, allowing Dewa United to successfully preserve their slender advantage and secure a hard-earned 1-0 victory.