Liga 1 Regular Season - 15

PSM Makassar 0 - 1 FT Malut United

Gelora BJ Habibie

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Futmetrix Verdict
25
FT
Sun, Dec 21
Indonesia
PSM Makassar
0-1
Malut United
⚡ Intensity 19
⚖️ Balance 31
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Early strike ends PSM's cup run.

Two-Minute Warning: Malut United Eliminate PSM Makassar

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. A lightning-fast opening strike was the sole highlight in a gritty, defensive knockout tie that saw the visitors advance.

Flashpoint at Gelora BJ Habibie

Knockout football demands an unrelenting level of focus right from the first whistle, but the hosts seemingly left theirs in the dressing room. The Balance of the tie was entirely shattered in the 2nd minute when the visitors caught the defense sleeping. T. Rustam orchestrated a rapid attacking sequence, carving through the lines with ease before delivering a precise pass. D. da Silva made no mistake with the finish, burying the ball into the back of the net to give Malut United a stunning early advantage. From that dramatic moment onwards, the anticipated shootout simply never materialized. Instead of engaging in an open battle, the visitors immediately dropped deep into a rigid formation, completely neutralizing the atmosphere inside the stadium.

The Tactical Stranglehold

Trailing so early in a single-leg knockout match, PSM Makassar had no choice but to force the issue. However, the attacking Intensity required to break down a resolute defensive block was sorely lacking. The home side knocked the ball around the middle of the park with a distinct lack of urgency, clearly struggling to find the creative spark needed to threaten the goalkeeper. Meanwhile, Malut United sat comfortably deep, relying on their impressive defensive organization to absorb whatever minor pressure came their way. It turned into an absolute masterclass in cynical game management, slowly draining the life out of the contest and ensuring the hosts remained entirely toothless whenever they approached the penalty area.

Progression Secured

The final whistle brought immense relief and celebration to the visiting dugout as Malut United officially secured their passage to the next round. The high Stakes of this elimination clash ultimately favored the team that struck decisively and defended with absolute discipline. For PSM Makassar, their dismal domestic form has now officially infected their cup run, leaving the local supporters frustrated with another barren display. The early lapse in concentration proved completely fatal to their ambitions of lifting silverware this season. Malut United march forward, proving definitively that in knockout football, early efficiency paired with a suffocating defensive structure is often the perfect recipe for survival.

Key Questions

Who scored the decisive goal for Malut United?

D. da Silva scored the only goal of the match in the 2nd minute, assisted by T. Rustam.

Which team progressed in the knockout tie?

Malut United advanced to the next round, officially eliminating PSM Makassar from the competition.

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
55%
45%
PSM Makassar 55%
Malut United 45%
Shots on Target
4
1
PSM Makassar 4
Malut United 1
Corners
5
6
PSM Makassar 5
Malut United 6
Yellow Cards
1
7
PSM Makassar 1
Malut United 7
Red Cards
0
0
PSM Makassar 0
Malut United 0

Match Events

D. da Silva (T. Rustam) 2'
T. Rustam T. Setiawan 🔄 20'
Igor Inocencio 🟨 45'+2
45'+6 🟨 Gledson
HT
T. Setiawan 🟨 55'
61' 🔄 J. Medina Themopole R. Pratama
61' 🔄 Savio Roberto F. Aditia
61' 🔄 Alex A. Kamara
Tyronne Vico 🔄 71'
A. Lestaluhu 🟨 72'
74' 🔄 V. Dethan R. Pratama
Y. Sayuri F. Ardiansyah 🔄 89'
Malut United M. Lestusen 🔄 89'
Alan 🟨 90'+3
90'+3 🔄 Gledson A. Raehan
D. da Silva 🟨 90'+4
W. Angulo 🟨 90'+5
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

PSM Makassar

Midfielders
Hilmansyah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Hidayat
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Lasinari
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Fernandes
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Victor Luiz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Savio Roberto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gledson
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Sakai
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
V. Dethan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Alex
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Medina Themopole
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
R. Arya
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Fandi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Pratama
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Pratama
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. D. Asraf Huwaidi Syam
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Aditia
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Arfan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Salman
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Kamara
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Rahaman
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Al Rahman
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Raehan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Malut United

Midfielders
Alan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Igor Inocencio
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Nilson Junior
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Tahar
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Lestaluhu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Tyronne
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
W. Angulo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Rustam
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ciro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. da Silva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Sayuri
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
A. Saputro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Ridwan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Vico
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Drajad
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Lauhin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Ardiansyah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Meneses Chechu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Syuhada
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Setiawan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Lestusen
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Slamat
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
12/21/2025 PSM Makassar 0 - 1 Malut United Liga 1 Gelora BJ Habibie
05/10/2025 PSM Makassar 3 - 2 Malut United Liga 1 Stadion Gelora B.J. Habibie
12/17/2024 Malut United 2 - 2 PSM Makassar Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Kie Raha
12/21/2025
Liga 1 Gelora BJ Habibie
05/10/2025
Liga 1 Stadion Gelora B.J. Habibie
12/17/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Kie Raha
PSM Makassar Win
Malut United Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Pusamania Borneo 15 34 29 13 +16 LMalut United 3 - 2 Pusamania Borneo (28-12-2025)DPersebaya Surabaya 2 - 2 Pusamania Borneo (20-12-2025)LPersib Bandung 3 - 1 Pusamania Borneo (05-12-2025)LPusamania Borneo 0 - 1 Bali United (30-11-2025)WPusamania Borneo 1 - 0 Persepam Madura Utd (22-11-2025)
2 Persib Bandung 15 34 25 10 +15 WPersib Bandung 1 - 0 PSM Makassar (27-12-2025)WPersib Bandung 2 - 0 Bhayangkara FC (21-12-2025)LMalut United 2 - 0 Persib Bandung (14-12-2025)WPersib Bandung 3 - 1 Pusamania Borneo (05-12-2025)WPersepam Madura Utd 1 - 4 Persib Bandung (30-11-2025)
3 Persija 15 32 30 13 +17 WPersija 3 - 0 Bhayangkara FC (29-12-2025)LSemen Padang 1 - 0 Persija (22-12-2025)WPersija 2 - 0 PSIM Yogyakarta (28-11-2025)WPersija 3 - 1 Persik Kediri (20-11-2025)WArema FC 1 - 2 Persija (08-11-2025)
4 Malut United 15 31 26 15 +11 WMalut United 3 - 2 Pusamania Borneo (28-12-2025)WPSM Makassar 0 - 1 Malut United (21-12-2025)WMalut United 2 - 0 Persib Bandung (14-12-2025)DMalut United 1 - 1 Arema FC (29-11-2025)DPersita 0 - 0 Malut United (23-11-2025)
5 Persita 15 25 19 13 +6 WArema FC 0 - 1 Persita (30-12-2025)WPersita 3 - 0 Persik Kediri (21-12-2025)LDewa United 1 - 0 Persita (29-11-2025)DPersita 0 - 0 Malut United (23-11-2025)LPSBS Biak Numfor 2 - 1 Persita (06-11-2025)
6 PSIM Yogyakarta 15 24 19 18 +1 DPSIM Yogyakarta 2 - 2 PSBS Biak Numfor (29-12-2025)DPersijap 1 - 1 PSIM Yogyakarta (23-12-2025)LPersija 2 - 0 PSIM Yogyakarta (28-11-2025)WPSIM Yogyakarta 1 - 0 Bhayangkara FC (22-11-2025)DPersis Solo 2 - 2 PSIM Yogyakarta (08-11-2025)
7 Persebaya Surabaya 15 22 21 15 +6 WPersebaya Surabaya 4 - 0 Persijap (28-12-2025)DPersebaya Surabaya 2 - 2 Pusamania Borneo (20-12-2025)DPSM Makassar 1 - 1 Persebaya Surabaya (06-12-2025)DBhayangkara FC 1 - 1 Persebaya Surabaya (28-11-2025)DPersebaya Surabaya 1 - 1 Arema FC (22-11-2025)
8 Bali United 15 21 19 18 +1 DBali United 0 - 0 Dewa United (29-12-2025)WPSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 3 Bali United (22-12-2025)WPusamania Borneo 0 - 1 Bali United (30-11-2025)DBali United 0 - 0 Persis Solo (23-11-2025)LBhayangkara FC 2 - 1 Bali United (07-11-2025)
9 PSM Makassar 15 19 20 15 +5 LPersib Bandung 1 - 0 PSM Makassar (27-12-2025)LPSM Makassar 0 - 1 Malut United (21-12-2025)DPSM Makassar 1 - 1 Persebaya Surabaya (06-12-2025)WPersis Solo 3 - 4 PSM Makassar (29-11-2025)WPSM Makassar 5 - 0 PSBS Biak Numfor (21-11-2025)
10 Bhayangkara FC 15 19 12 14 -2 LPersija 3 - 0 Bhayangkara FC (29-12-2025)LPersib Bandung 2 - 0 Bhayangkara FC (21-12-2025)DBhayangkara FC 1 - 1 Persebaya Surabaya (28-11-2025)LPSIM Yogyakarta 1 - 0 Bhayangkara FC (22-11-2025)WBhayangkara FC 2 - 1 Bali United (07-11-2025)
11 Arema FC 15 18 21 21 0 LArema FC 0 - 1 Persita (30-12-2025)DArema FC 2 - 2 Persepam Madura Utd (23-12-2025)DMalut United 1 - 1 Arema FC (29-11-2025)DPersebaya Surabaya 1 - 1 Arema FC (22-11-2025)LArema FC 1 - 2 Persija (08-11-2025)
12 Persik Kediri 15 18 17 23 -6 WPersik Kediri 2 - 1 Persis Solo (27-12-2025)LPersita 3 - 0 Persik Kediri (21-12-2025)WPersik Kediri 2 - 1 Semen Padang (27-11-2025)LPersija 3 - 1 Persik Kediri (20-11-2025)DPersik Kediri 1 - 1 Persebaya Surabaya (07-11-2025)
13 Persepam Madura Utd 15 17 18 20 -2 WPersepam Madura Utd 5 - 1 Semen Padang (28-12-2025)DArema FC 2 - 2 Persepam Madura Utd (23-12-2025)LPersepam Madura Utd 1 - 4 Persib Bandung (30-11-2025)LPusamania Borneo 1 - 0 Persepam Madura Utd (22-11-2025)WPersepam Madura Utd 2 - 1 Persijap (09-11-2025)
14 Dewa United 15 17 17 23 -6 DBali United 0 - 0 Dewa United (29-12-2025)WDewa United 5 - 1 Persis Solo (20-12-2025)WDewa United 1 - 0 Persita (29-11-2025)LPersib Bandung 1 - 0 Dewa United (21-11-2025)LDewa United 0 - 1 PSM Makassar (09-11-2025)
15 PSBS Biak Numfor 15 13 15 32 -17 DPSIM Yogyakarta 2 - 2 PSBS Biak Numfor (29-12-2025)LPSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 3 Bali United (22-12-2025)WPSBS Biak Numfor 3 - 2 Persijap (27-11-2025)LPSM Makassar 5 - 0 PSBS Biak Numfor (21-11-2025)WPSBS Biak Numfor 2 - 1 Persita (06-11-2025)
16 Semen Padang 15 10 11 25 -14 LPersepam Madura Utd 5 - 1 Semen Padang (28-12-2025)WSemen Padang 1 - 0 Persija (22-12-2025)LPersik Kediri 2 - 1 Semen Padang (27-11-2025)WPersijap 1 - 2 Semen Padang (20-11-2025)LSemen Padang 0 - 2 Pusamania Borneo (09-11-2025)
17 Persijap 15 9 14 28 -14 LPersebaya Surabaya 4 - 0 Persijap (28-12-2025)DPersijap 1 - 1 PSIM Yogyakarta (23-12-2025)LPSBS Biak Numfor 3 - 2 Persijap (27-11-2025)LPersijap 1 - 2 Semen Padang (20-11-2025)LPersepam Madura Utd 2 - 1 Persijap (09-11-2025)
18 Persis Solo 15 7 16 33 -17 LPersik Kediri 2 - 1 Persis Solo (27-12-2025)LDewa United 5 - 1 Persis Solo (20-12-2025)LPersis Solo 3 - 4 PSM Makassar (29-11-2025)DBali United 0 - 0 Persis Solo (23-11-2025)DPersis Solo 2 - 2 PSIM Yogyakarta (08-11-2025)