Liga 1 2024/2025 Results: Rifal Lastori's Single Goal Brings North Maluku United To Win Over PSS Sleman

Rifal Lastori (center) scored a single goal for Malut United's victory over PSS Sleman (Instagram/@malutunitedfc).

JAKARTA - Malut United managed to secure three points when they visited PSS Sleman headquarters in the seventh week of Liga 1 2024/2025.

Malut United narrowly won 1-0 at Manahan Stadium, Solo, on Thursday, September 26, 2024, WIB night. Rifal Lastori became the hero of Laskar Kie Raha through his single goal.

Jalannya babak pertama, Malut United lebih banyak menekan hingga menit ke-20. Goalkeeper Alan Bernardon harus matuh-matian mengamankan gawangnya.

PSS only started to get out of the pressure in the 28th minute. They threatened through Wahyudi Hamisi, but his efforts from outside the penalty box could still be secured by goalkeeper M. Fahri.

Tempo decreased in the remaining 15 minutes of the first half. There was no significant chance in that period so the score lasted 0-0 until halftime.

In the second half, North Maluku United threatened again from the start. It didn't take long for them to finally break the deadlock.

Rifal Lastori put North Maluku United 1-0 ahead of the Javanese Super Elang after breaking into his former club in the 52nd minute.

PSS was also CAUGHt. They tried to catch up. In the 67th minute, chances were obtained, but Fahri came out of his nest to clear the ball.

In the 82nd minute, PSS benefited from the advantage of the number of players. Bagus Nirwanto pulled hard on Zahrul Mila which led to a direct red card.

Initially, the referee issued a yellow card. However, after checking VAR, the referee changed his decision.

However, PSS could not take advantage of the number of players to find an equalizer.

In fact, in the remaining time, North Maluku United could even pressure PSS, but the effort failed.

Likewise, PSS' efforts in injury time did not bear fruit. As a result, the 1-0 score for North Maluku United lasted until the game was over.

North Maluku United managed to return to a positive trend after losing in the last two matches. They are now ninth with nine points.

Meanwhile, PSS Sleman is still stuck in the relegation zone, precisely ranked 17th, with a collection of two points from seven matches.

Lineup Of Players

PSS Sleman: Alan Bernardon; Phil Ofosu-Ayeh, Cleberson (C), Fachruddin, Kevin Gomes (Ricky Cawor 83'), Paulo Sitanggang (Achmad Figo 83'), Wahyudi Hamisi (Betinho 63'), Moon Chang-jin, Dominikus Dion (Zahrul Mila 63'), Gustavo Tocantins (Danilo Alves 46'), Hokky Caraka

Malut United: M Fahri; Yance Sayuri (Frets Butuan 65'), Cassio Scheid, Wahyu Prasetyo, Sadrudin Tahar, Valentino Darel (Jorge Correa 46'), Wbeymar Angulo, Alwi Slameta (C), Rifal Lastori (Manahati Lestusen 69'), Adriano Duarte (Good Nirwanto 72'), Hari Nur Yulianto (Vicor Mansaray 46')