Liga 1 Gameweek 3

Persepam Madura Utd 2 - 1 FT PSIM Yogyakarta

Gelora Ratu Pamelingan Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Fri, Sep 18
Indonesia
Persepam Madura Utd
2-1
PSIM Yogyakarta
โšก Intensity 48
โš–๏ธ Balance 80
๐Ÿ† Stakes 10
๐ŸŽฒ Upset 0
Two minutes of madness rescue Madura.

Win Probability

  • Persepam Madura Utd 42%
  • Draw 29%
  • PSIM Yogyakarta 29%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Two Minutes of Madness Keep Madura Flawless

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. A blistering late turnaround ensured Persepam Madura Utdโ€™s perfect start continued while breaking PSIM Yogyakarta hearts in dramatic fashion.

The Early Shock

The visiting side did not care for the expected script at Gelora Ratu Pamelingan Stadium. Despite their poor early-season form, PSIM Yogyakarta arrived with aggressive attacking intent. The sheer Intensity was evident immediately as E. Vidal carved open the defence to set up N. Haljeta for a stunning 15th-minute opener. The away side looked dangerous every time they broke forward, testing the fragile home backline repeatedly. They even thought they had doubled their advantage before the break when P. Monteiro confidently found the back of the net in the 40th minute. However, VAR intervened to rule it out for offside, keeping the hosts barely clinging to the contest. That singular decision ultimately prevented a disastrous first half from becoming fatal.

The Lightning Pivot

You could sense the rising Stakes as the second half dragged on with the visitors desperately clinging to their slender lead. Persepam Madura Utd pushed higher up the pitch, eventually turning the final third into a sustained siege. The vital breakthrough finally arrived in the 71st minute when J. Santacruz picked out Mendonca, who finished ruthlessly to level the tie. The away side had absolutely no time to process the equaliser before disaster struck again. Barely 120 seconds later, D. Mitkov threaded a perfect pass into the path of Freitas Gali, who buried the chance to complete an astonishing turnaround. The Balance of power shifted instantly, transforming a frustrating afternoon into sheer euphoria for the home support.

Holding the Fort

Shell-shocked by the quickfire double, the visitors tried to muster a late response, but their earlier momentum was completely shattered. The hosts edged possession overall with 54 percent of the ball, using it smartly to suffocate the remaining minutes. A relentless barrage of 13 total corners across the match highlighted the immense Upset Factor and sustained set-piece pressure both sides exerted, though the home defence stood firm when it mattered most. This thrilling result keeps the hosts flying high in third place with a flawless league record to start the campaign. Conversely, the visitors remain languishing down in 14th place, left to wonder how they let such a promising afternoon slip away.

Key Questions

How did Persepam Madura Utd complete the comeback from behind?

Mendonca equalised in the 71st minute, and just two minutes later, Freitas Gali scored the decisive winner following relentless attacking pressure.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
54%
46%
Persepam Madura Utd 54%
PSIM Yogyakarta 46%
Corners
6
7
Persepam Madura Utd 6
PSIM Yogyakarta 7
Yellow Cards
1
4
Persepam Madura Utd 1
PSIM Yogyakarta 4
Red Cards
0
0
Persepam Madura Utd 0
PSIM Yogyakarta 0

Match Events

N. Haljeta (E. Vidal) โšฝ 15'
E. Vidal ๐ŸŸจ 24'
P. Monteiro โ€ข 40'
HT
63' ๐ŸŸจ Ilhamsyah
R. Hardiawan ๐ŸŸจ 64'
68' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ A. Idrus โ†‘A. Rusadi
68' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ D. Sapari โ†‘R. Ray
71' โšฝ Mendonca (J. Santacruz)
73' โšฝ Freitas Gali (D. Mitkov)
โ†“ R. Hardiawan โ†‘R. Cahyana ๐Ÿ”„ 74'
โ†“ R. Abiyoso โ†‘A. Fadilah ๐Ÿ”„ 74'
Ze Valente ๐ŸŸจ 77'
โ†“ O. Rudzan โ†‘M. Caballero ๐Ÿ”„ 78'
M. Caballero ๐ŸŸจ 79'
81' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ Jaja โ†‘P. Sitanggang
90'+3 ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ J. Santacruz โ†‘T. Muslihuddin
90'+3 ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ Freitas Gali โ†‘Balotelli
FT

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
05/17/2026 PSIM Yogyakarta 2 - 1 Persepam Madura Utd Liga 1 Mandala Krida Stadium
01/10/2026 Persepam Madura Utd 0 - 3 PSIM Yogyakarta Liga 1 Gelora Ratu Pamelingan Stadium
05/17/2026
Liga 1 Mandala Krida Stadium
01/10/2026
Liga 1 Gelora Ratu Pamelingan Stadium
Persepam Madura Utd Win
PSIM Yogyakarta Win
Draw

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