PSM Makassar Jadi Kampiun Liga 1 Usai Kandaskan Madura United

JAKARTA PSM Makassar confirmed itself to come out as the Indonesian League 1 champion earlier before the end of the season after defeating Madura United 3-1, Friday, March 31, 2023.

Playing at the Gelora Madura Ratu Pamelingan Stadium, Juku Eja's winning goals were scored by Wiljan Pluim (2 goals) and Kenzo Nambu. Meanwhile, one host entertainment goal was netted by Hugo 'Jaja' Gomez.

This result makes PSM collect 72 points and have two games remaining. The number of points could no longer be pursued by Persib Bandung who followed them in second place with 59 points.

Persib itself still has three games left this season. However, if Maung Bandung was able to win all those matches, their number collection would only reach 68 points.

PSM has had this season very extraordinary. Of the 32 matches they have played, only two defeats have suffered so far.

Victory over Madura is also revenge for Juku Eja. The reason is, Madura is one of two teams that gave PSM the defeat this season with Persija Jakarta.

The title obtained by Juku Eja also ended their 23-year wait to become the best in Indonesia's top caste football.

Lineup Of Players

Madura United (4-3-3): Rendy Oscario; Alekvan Djin, Hasyim Kipuw, Cleberson, Novan Setyo Sasongko; Lee Yoo Jon, Zulfiandi, Jaja; Esteban Vizcarra, Beto Goncalves, Lulinha

PSM Makassar (3-5-2): Reza Arya Pratama; Erwin Gutawa, Yuran Lopes, Safrudin Tahar; Yance Sayuri, Ananda Raehan, Akbar Tanjung, Kenzo Nambu, Yakob Sayuri; Wiljan Pluim, Everton