Overthrow PSS Sleman 2-1, Bali United Tighten Competition For League 1 Champion

JAKARTA - Bali United returned to winning ways after overthrowing PSS Sleman with a score of 2-1 in the 22nd week of Liga 1 Indonesia 2024/25 at Manahan Stadium, Surakarta on Sunday afternoon WIB.

Rahmat Arjuna opened the scoring for Bali United, but PSS equalized through Gustavo Tocantins' goal. Then Irfan Jaya became the hero of Serdadu Tridatu's victory thanks to his goal in the second half.

This result marked the rise of Bali United after losing at Arema's home last week. Thanks to this additional three points, Bali United moved up to fifth in the League 1 standings with 37 points from 22 matches.

Meanwhile, PSS Sleman did not move from rank 15 with 19 points, only two points away from Persis Solo in the relegation zone.

PSS Sleman almost opened the scoring after the game lasted 10 minutes. Vico fired a hard left foot shot from outside the penalty box, but the ball hit the crossbar before leaving the field.

Bali United stole the goal, even though they continued to get pressure in the 31st minute. Rahmat Arjuna put Bali United 1-0 up after finishing the cross with a cross, which Alan couldn't reach.

Previously, during the break, PSS Sleman equalized the score through Gustavo Tocantis' goal. The first half ended equally strongly 1-1.

Bali United secured their second goal in the 64th minute. Irfan Jaya's free kick kept Alan from moving so that the ball broke into the top side of the PSS goal. Bali United again led 2-1.

PSS Sleman tried to equalize the score to the remaining time. However, their attacks have not been able to dismantle the solid defense of Bali United.

Bali United managed to keep their 2-1 advantage until the game ended.

Lineup Of Players

PSS Sleman: Alan, Cleberson, Fachruddin Aryanto, Abduh Lestaluhu, Kevin Gomes, Betinho, Jayus Hariono (Hokky Caraka '82), Dion Oktavian (Rico Simanjuntak 46'), Marcelo Cirino (Cardoso 74 '), Gustavo Tocantis, Vico

Bali United: Adilson Maringa, Jamine, Elias Dolah, Made Andhika Wijaya (Lutfi Kamal 88 '), Maruoka (Mbarga 46'), Yabes Roni (Ricky Fajrin 67'), Brandon Wilson, Irfan Jaya, Kadek Agung, Kopitovic (Everton 88'), Rahmat Arjuna (Novri Setiawan 67')