Super League 2025/2026 results: Persebaya celebrates 3-0 goal at PSIM Yogyakarta Stadium
JAKARTA - Persebaya Surabaya managed to show dominance in the 18th week of the 2025/2026 Super League. Visiting PSIM Yogyakarta's headquarters, Bajul Ijo had a big party at the opponent's home with a 3-0 win.
In the match held at the Sultan Agung Stadium, Bantul on Sunday, January 25 afternoon WIB, PSIM Yogyakarta, coached by Jean-Paul van Gastel, immediately took the initiative to attack. In the first 20 minutes, Persebaya's goal was bombarded by the hosts.
The opportunity for PSIM gold was born through a kick by Ze Valente in the 8th minute and the action of Nermin Haljeta in the 17th minute who was one-on-one.
However, Persebaya goalkeeper Ernando Ari appeared as a solid wall. His brilliant saves kept the Bajul Ijo goal intact amid the onslaught of the opponent. The excitement of attacking was actually a boomerang for the host.
In the 35th minute, the deadlock broke for Persebaya Surabaya. Through a quick transition scheme, Bruno Moreira sent a mature pass which was coldly settled by Gali Freitas and made the score 1-0 for the visiting team's advantage and lasted until halftime.
In the second half, Persebaya's playing strategy again bore fruit in the 73rd minute. Debutant Bruno Paraiba, who just entered to replace the front line, successfully recorded his name on the scoreboard and made the score change to 2-0 after taking advantage of Jefferson Silva's assist.
Persebaya's goal feast was closed with a spectacular action by Rachmat Irianto in the 84th minute. The Indonesian national team defender made a solo run from the middle of the field, passing three PSIM players, before defeating goalkeeper Cahya Supriadi.