Liga 1 2024/2025 Results: Steal 3 Points From Madura United, PSM Up To Fourth Rank

PSM Makassar achieved three points when dealing with Madura United (Instagram/@psm_makassar).

JAKARTA - PSM Makassar successfully moved up to fourth place in the 2024/2025 Liga 1 standings. The result was achieved after a 2-0 win over Madura United.

PSM Makassar vs Madura United will be held at the Batakan Stadium, Balikpapan, on Friday, October 18, 2024. Juku Eja while you are the host, it will take a long time to be able to make the advantage first.

PSM was only able to break the deadlock in the first half through Yuran Fernandes. The opening goal was created when the game was running 40 minutes and the score was 1-0 then lasted until the first half was over.

In the second half, Madura United tried to dominate the game to catch up. However, PSM's tight pressing made it difficult for Laskar Sape Kerab to develop the game.

Madura United tried their luck in the 74th minute through Ilhamsyah's hard kick from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately, the PSM goalkeeper, Hilmansyah, was still able to secure the ball.

PSM coach, Bernardo Tavares, finally played Daisuke Sakai who had been sidelined for a long time due to injury. The Japanese player came in to replace Ananda Raehan in the 84th minute.

In the remaining five minutes of normal time, Madura United tried to take advantage of that short time to find an equalizer.

They got a chance through a corner kick. However, Sandi Samosir's header bounced over PSM's goal.

In the additional eight minutes of injury time, PSM managed to double the advantage through Tito Okello after welcoming Ricky Pratama's pass.

After that, no more goals were created. A 2-0 win over Madura United ended the poor pace of PSM who fasted for victory in the last four matches in Liga 1.

PSM also has the right to move up to fourth in the standings by shifting Bali United. Now they have collected 15 points from eight matches, one point ahead of Bali United, who will only play against Persita Tangerang on Sunday, October 20, 2024.