Solo – PSM Makassar secured a 1-0 win against 10-man Persis Solo. The winning goal for Juku Eja was scored by Joao Pereira Albertine, also known as Balotelli.
The match between Persis and PSM in Liga 1 continued at Stadion Manahan, Solo, on Monday (13/1/2025). The home team applied early pressure in the match.
However, in the 20th minute, Persis was reduced to 10 men. The referee issued a red card to Cleyton after reviewing the VAR. He was sent off for a knee-to-head challenge on Daisuke Sakai during an aerial duel.
PSM, with a numerical advantage, took control of the match. Syahrul Lasinari had an opportunity with a shot from the edge of the penalty area, but Riyandi made a brilliant save by diving to parry the ball away.
A mistake by Eky Taufik almost allowed Nermin Haljeta to capitalize, but Riyandi was quick to secure Persis’ goal.
Persis tried to create chances through a free kick, but Jordy Tutuarima’s effort was easily collected by Reza Arya.
No goals were scored by halftime, and the first half ended 0-0.
After the break, PSM pressed forward. Victor Luiz tried to threaten with his run, but Riyandi again made a save by tipping the ball.
Riyandi was a solid wall for Persis, blocking Victor Dethan’s close-range shot following a cross.
Persis managed to ease some pressure and created a chance with Karim Rossi’s header from a cross, but Reza Arya denied the effort.
Rossi did find the net with a header in the 84th minute, but the goal was ruled out for offside.
The deadlock was finally broken in the 89th minute. Joao Pereira Albertine, or Balotelli, headed in a free kick delivery to score.
The 1-0 scoreline for PSM remained until the final whistle. This victory placed PSM in 6th position with 30 points, while Persis remained in 17th place with only 10 points.
Lineups
Persis Solo: M. Riyandi; Cleylton Santos, Eduardo Kunde, Jordy Tutuarima, Rizky Dwi Febrianto; Sho Yamamoto, Irfan Jauhari, Zanadin Fariz; Althaf Alrizky, Arkhan Kaka, Braif Fatari
PSM Makassar: Reza Arya Pratama; Aloisio Soares, Syahrul Lasinari, Victor Luiz, Rizky Eka Pratama; Akbar Tanjung, Latyr Fall, Daisuke Sakai, Victor Dethan, Mufli Hidayat; Nermin Haljeta