Liga 1 2024/2025 Results: PSM Makassar Wins Over Dewa United 3-1, Rebut Puncak Klasemen
JAKARTA - PSM Makassar successfully won the top position of the 2024/2025 Liga 1 standings from Persija Jakarta. The result was confirmed after Juku Eja won 3-1 over Dewa United in the third week.
Appearing at Batakan Stadium on Monday, August 26, 2024, WIB night, PSM Makassar as the host can open the scoring when the game has been running for 15 minutes. Nemin Haljeta scored the goal using Ricky Pratama's pass.
Haljeta's goal was declared offside by the line judge. However, the referee still approved the goal after checking the assistant referee (VAR) video.
Towards the middle of the first half, it was Dewa United's turn to get a penalty. The situation was obtained after Yuran Fernandes violated Taisei Marukawa in the penalty box. The referee also gave a penalty after going through a VAR check.
Dewa United captain, Risto Mitrevski, came forward as the executor. The execution was successful in the 32nd minute and brought Dewa United to balance PSM Makassar 1-1.
Not satisfied with this draw, PSM tried to create an opportunity in the 42nd minute. Ricky Pratama fired hard using a wild ball in front of Dewa United's penalty box. It's just that, still haven't met the target.
PSM was finally able to lead 2-1 in first-half injury time. Neto Soares' header took advantage of Victor Luiz's corner, causing Sonny Totaling to pick up the ball from the net.
Continuing into the second half, Dewa United immediately created an opportunity at the start of the match to equalize. The collaboration between Messidoro and Egy Maulana Vikri resulted in a shot into the goal. It's just that, PSM goalkeeper Hilmansyah was still able to stem Egy's shot.
After that, Dewa United and PSM took turns carrying out attacks to be able to score additional goals. PSM got one golden opportunity through Yuran Fernandes' header, but still hit the crossbar towards the end of the second half.
PSM was finally able to score the third goal in injury time. Daisuke Sakai's flick from close range managed to shake Dewa United's net and made the score turn 3-1.
The score lasted until the second half was over. An additional three points made Juku Eja top the standings.