PSM Makassar secured a vital away victory against PSBS Biak in a thrilling encounter at Maguwoharjo Stadium in Sleman Regency. This triumph marked a significant moment in the league’s ongoing competition. Meanwhile, in another crucial fixture played on Sunday, February 8, Persita Tangerang suffered a narrow defeat when they faced Semen Padang.
The first breakthrough for PSM Makassar came in the 43rd minute, courtesy of a brilliant solo effort from Rizky Eka Pratama. Operating from the left flank, Pratama skillfully weaved past multiple defenders before unleashing a sublime curling shot with his right foot, finding the back of the net and giving his side the lead just before halftime.
PSM further extended their advantage in the 54th minute through Gledson Paixao Da Silva. The goal originated from a well-placed free kick, which was lofted into the opposition’s goalmouth. Following a momentary scramble inside the penalty area, Da Silva capitalized on the chaos, expertly finding space to fire home and double PSM’s lead.
PSBS Biak managed to pull one goal back in the 80th minute, with Ruyery Blanco finding the target. However, it proved to be a mere consolation as the match concluded with a 2-1 victory for PSM Makassar. This result sees PSM climb to 13th position in the league standings with 23 points, while PSBS Biak remains in 15th place, holding 17 points.
In a separate encounter, Semen Padang clinched a hard-fought 1-0 home victory over Persita Tangerang at H. Agus Salim Stadium in Padang. The decisive winning goal for the home side arrived dramatically deep into injury time, specifically in the 90+14th minute. The crucial strike came from a penalty kick, coolly converted by Diego Mauricio, securing all three points for Semen Padang.
This dramatic late win propelled Semen Padang up the league table to 16th position, accumulating 15 points. Conversely, despite the loss, Persita Tangerang maintains its sixth-place standing with a total of 32 points, highlighting a competitive day of Indonesian football action.
Summary
PSM Makassar secured a 2-1 away victory against