Liga 1 Regular Season - 6

Bali United 1 - 3 FT PSIM Yogyakarta

Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
70
FT
Sat, Sep 20
Indonesia
Bali United
1-3
PSIM Yogyakarta
⚡ Intensity 68
⚖️ Balance 67
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 50
PSIM mount stunning comeback to progress.

PSIM Yogyakarta's Knockout Masterclass Stuns Bali United

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 70/100. This thrilling elimination tie proved that early setbacks mean absolutely nothing when a squad possesses true tactical resilience and deadly counter-attacking instincts.

Early Chaos and Controversy

The do-or-die Stakes of this single-leg knockout tie were blindingly evident the moment the match kicked off at Kapten I Wayan Dipta. The Intensity was completely off the charts in the opening exchanges, with both sides desperate to assert early dominance. PSIM Yogyakarta thought they had drawn first blood in the 11th minute through a sharp finish from N. Haljeta, but VAR intervened to swiftly rule the effort out for a clear handball. The emotional pendulum swung violently. Just six minutes after that massive reprieve, Bali United capitalized on the chaos. Awarded a crucial penalty, M. Mustafic stepped up and buried the ball into the back of the net with absolute conviction in the 17th minute. The home crowd erupted, confident that this vital 1-0 advantage would allow them to dictate the tempo and comfortably suffocate the visitors out of the competition.

The Dramatic Turning Point

The true beauty of knockout football lies in its wild unpredictability and sudden momentum shifts. Instead of crumbling under the deafening pressure of the home support, the visitors methodically rebuilt the Balance of the match. N. Haljeta remarkably turned his early VAR frustration into pure creative output, becoming the tactical lynchpin for his side. In the 34th minute, he carved open the defense to deliver a pinpoint assist for R. Cahyana, who made no mistake to level the scoring. The momentum violently swung toward the away side. Bali United suddenly looked frantic, dropping too deep as they desperately waited for the halftime whistle. They were severely punished for this hesitation. Ze Valente orchestrated a beautifully fluid attacking move, feeding E. Vidal who finished with deadly precision in the 45th minute. Heading into the dressing room 2-1 down, the home side was utterly shell-shocked by the lightning-fast turnaround.

Sealing the Progression

The second half demanded a massive, immediate tactical response from Bali United if they wanted to save their tournament lives. They pushed numbers forward relentlessly, throwing caution to the wind as they searched for a lifeline equalizer. However, PSIM absorbed the heavy pressure brilliantly, showcasing incredible defensive organization while waiting patiently for their moment to kill the tie on the counter. That fatal blow finally arrived in the 79th minute. N. Haljeta, unquestionably the standout architect of this victory, registered his second crucial assist of the afternoon. He expertly spotted A. Fase, who ruthlessly exploited the vast, gaping holes in Bali's desperate high line to make it 3-1. The final whistle confirmed what had felt inevitable since halftime. PSIM Yogyakarta deservedly progress to the next round, leaving a devastated Bali United to dissect a bitter and premature exit from the competition in front of their silenced supporters.

Key Questions

How did Bali United complete the comeback from behind?

They didn't. It was actually PSIM Yogyakarta who completed a remarkable comeback, overturning M. Mustafic's early penalty to win 3-1 and advance in the knockout tie.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

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Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Bali United

Midfielders
M. Hauptmeijer
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M. Andhika
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R. Fajrin
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M. Mustafic
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B. Adi
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T. Receveur
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J. Bruijn
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M. Simon
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B. Kopitovic
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T. Goppel
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I. Jaya
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BENCH
F. Rustapa
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D. Yusron
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Rizky Dwi
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P. Panji
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K. Arel
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R. Barusu
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Rahmat
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Y. Roni
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Kadek Agung
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B. Wilson
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R. Arjuna
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J. Raven
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PSIM Yogyakarta

Midfielders
C. Supriadi
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Y. Yamadera
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A. Fase
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R. Adi
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F. Ramos Mingo
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F. Sudin
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R. Rakhmatzoda
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R. Cahyana
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E. Vidal
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N. Haljeta
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Ze Valente
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BENCH
H. Suardi
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R. Hardiawan
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D. Sapari
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D. Diaz
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G. Fatkur
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M. Iqbal
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S. Sheva
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R. Teddy
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I. Chan
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D. Corfe
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A. Irfan
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Rafinha
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Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
09/20/2025 Bali United 1 - 3 PSIM Yogyakarta Liga 1 Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium
09/20/2025
Liga 1 Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium
Bali United Win
PSIM Yogyakarta Win
Draw