Liga 1 Regular Season - 18
Persijap 2 - 0 FT PSM Makassar
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Persijap
Midfielders
S. Johansah
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N. Yakubu
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D. Brito
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Tiri
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B. Lessy
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R. Saepul
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A. Gomez
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W. Hamisi
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B. Herrera
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Franca Carlos
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I. Guarrotxena
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BENCH
A. Sudi
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R. Akbar
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A. Ardiana
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A. Arjunsyah
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Indra Arya
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A. Fadlillah
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R. Hidayat
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Dicky Kurniawan
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A. Ndom
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F. Ramadhan
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S. Sanggasi
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H. Yan
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PSM Makassar
Midfielders
R. Arya
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Victor Luiz
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Y. Fernandes
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Aloisio Neto
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M. Hidayat
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R. Pratama
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A. Tanjung
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V. Dethan
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M. Arfan
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J. Medina Themopole
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Alex Tanque
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BENCH
F. Aditia
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K. Amrullah
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M. D. Asraf Huwaidi Syam
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R. Bakri
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R. Pratama
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A. Rahaman
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D. Sakai
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D. Salman
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R. D. Septiawan
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Hilmansyah
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S. Syamsuddin
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R. Fandi
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2025 | PSM Makassar | 1 - 1 | Persijap | Liga 1 | Stadion Batakan |
08/08/2025
Persijap Win
PSM Makassar Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Early Blitz Punches Persijap's Ticket at Gelora Bumi Kartini
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. An immediate breakthrough laid the groundwork for Persijap to eliminate a disjointed PSM Makassar side and keep their knockout run alive.
The Opening Act
The atmosphere at Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium carried the undeniable weight of knockout football. Two sides enduring miserable league campaigns met with a simple mandate: win or go home. Persijap wasted zero time asking the ultimate question. Barely five minutes had passed when Franca Carlos shattered the initial tension, finding the back of the net to put the home side ahead. This vital early opener completely altered the Upset Factor and dictated the tactical rhythm for the rest of the half. PSM Makassar, dragging a grim four-match losing streak into this fixture, looked completely shell-shocked. Instead of mounting a fierce response to the early setback, the visitors wilted under the Intensity of the occasion. The hosts managed the remainder of the first period with supreme comfort, suffocating any lingering hopes the away side had of a quick reply.
The Pivot
Chasing the game, PSM Makassar desperately needed a dramatic shift in momentum after the interval. Instead, the match settled into a sluggish rhythm that perfectly suited the confident home side. The Balance of play tilted heavily toward Persijap, who expertly absorbed pressure and waited for the decisive opening in transition. That killer blow arrived just past the hour mark. W. Hamisi carved open a fractured defensive line, serving up a silver-platter delivery for I. Guarrotxena. The finish in the 62nd minute was ruthless, effectively ending the contest as a competitive spectacle. Two goals to the good, the home side effectively locked the gates. PSM Makassar threw bodies forward, but their attacking sequences lacked any real conviction or creative spark. The visitors simply had no answers to the tactical puzzle presented to them, looking entirely devoid of belief.
Resolution
The final whistle at Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium confirmed the brutal reality of single-leg knockout football. Persijap march on, surviving a crucial test of their mental fortitude. While our overall evaluation reflects a rather modest spectacle devoid of end-to-end chaos, the execution from the hosts was incredibly professional. High Stakes fixtures rarely produce free-flowing football, but they demand clinical efficiency—exactly what Franca Carlos and I. Guarrotxena provided. For PSM Makassar, this elimination deepens a spiralling crisis. Dumped out of the tournament and languishing near the bottom of the league table, their season is unraveling at an alarming pace. Persijap, meanwhile, can use this vital progression as a catalyst to revive their own stuttering league campaign, proving they have the firepower to handle the pressure when survival is truly on the line.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for Persijap?
Franca Carlos opened the scoring in the 5th minute, and I. Guarrotxena doubled the home side's advantage in the 62nd minute.
Who assisted the second goal?
W. Hamisi provided the decisive assist for I. Guarrotxena to seal the knockout victory.
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.
A Rare Lifeline in a Miserable Season
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. This single-leg knockout tie lacks star power, but Persijap will grind out a result to progress past a deeply out-of-sorts PSM Makassar side.
The Setup
Both teams arrive at Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium on January 24, 2026, desperately seeking a distraction from their dismal league campaigns. Sitting 14th and 13th respectively, a terrible Form rating tells the story of two heavily wounded sides. PSM are enduring a miserable losing streak that has shattered squad morale. A very low Stars rating means this fixture lacks the marquee names to draw a neutral audience. However, while the national Stakes might appear modest, progressing in this single-leg knockout tie offers the only tangible shot at redemption for either club this season.
Key Battle
With no standout individuals dominating the headlines, this match boils down to a war of attrition. Persijap's historically leaky backline goes up against a PSM attacking unit that has been completely blunted in recent weeks. Neither side has established true tactical Balance. Expect the home defense to sit deep, challenging PSM's midfielders to break them down—a test the visitors have routinely failed lately.
Our Prediction
Persijap to win the tie. It won't be a classic. Expect a gritty, low-scoring affair where a single defensive lapse decides the outcome. The home side will absorb pressure and snatch a 1-0 victory to ensure they progress to the next round.