Liga 1 2023/2024 Results: Borneo FC Sticks To Madura United

Borneo FC stuck to Madura United at the top of the 2023/2024 Liga 1 standings after a narrow win over PSM Makassar, Monday, September 25. (Photo: Twitter/@BorneoSMR)

JAKARTA - Borneo FC stuck tightly to Madura United at the top of the 2023/2024 Liga 1 standings after a narrow win over PSM Makassar, Monday, September 25. The match which took place at the Segiri Samarinda Stadium ended 1-0 for the hosts.

The only goal that brought the squad with the nicknamed "Pesut Etam" was scored by Leo Lelis through a penalty in the 82nd minute.

The Brazilian's goal has shattered the expectations of the squad nicknamed Juju Eja to take one point home. In fact, the game is almost over.

These three additional points make Borneo FC now stuck in second place with 25 points. They are only two points adrift of Madura United who are at the top of the 2023/2024 Liga 1 standings.

Meanwhile, PSM is still stuck in 9th position with 18 points.

In this match, Pieter Hustra's squad's aggressive appearance was lined up with the PSM squad's high pressing in that match.

Not many chances could be created by both teams in the first half and the 0-0 draw lasted until halftime.

Entering the second half, Borneo FC tried to increase the intensity of the attack in order to change the scoreboard, but unfortunately the PSM defense appeared quite tight and it was difficult for the Borneo FC striker line to penetrate.

Entering the 80th minute, winger Borneo FC M Sihran tried to break into the PSM defense, and then fell into the sixteenth box, the referee considered a violation and then pointed to the spot for the home team Borneo FC.

The referee's decision had drawn protests from a number of PSM players, but a moment later the match resumed and Leo Lelis, who acted as the executioner, was able to execute a shot into a goal for Borneo FC's advantage.