Liga 1 Regular Season - 24

PSM Makassar 2 - 4 FT Persita

Gelora BJ Habibie

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Futmetrix Verdict
86
FT
Mon, Mar 2
Indonesia
PSM Makassar
2-4
Persita
⚡ Intensity 84
⚖️ Balance 85
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 50
Stunning Persita comeback stuns PSM Makassar.

Sensational Four-Goal Comeback Sends Persita Through at Gelora BJ Habibie

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 86/100. A breathless encounter of two distinct halves saw Persita overturn a nightmare start to secure progression and leave the hosts devastated.

The Early Mirage

The hosts flew out of the blocks, setting a ferocious Intensity from the opening whistle at Gelora BJ Habibie. Desperate to distract from their dire league form, PSM Makassar pressed relentlessly and were rewarded in the 9th minute when Y. Fernandes converted a composed penalty. The home crowd was sent into raptures again at the 26-minute mark as Aloisio Neto doubled the advantage following a precise delivery from D. Sakai. With a two-goal cushion, the home side looked perfectly positioned to navigate this single-leg knockout tie. However, that comfort bred complacency. The Balance of power shifted almost imperceptibly as the visitors began to find pockets of space behind an over-committed defensive line.

The 12-Minute Whirlwind

The match flipped entirely on its head during a chaotic spell before half-time. A lifeline was handed to Persita in the 35th minute when A. Andrejic stepped up to confidently dispatch a spot-kick. That strike rattled the hosts, and just three minutes later, P. Ganet levelled the scoring after latching onto a sublime pass from R. Rodriguez. Three goals shared in a frenetic 12-minute window provided a massive Upset Factor to the script PSM had written. The rapid collapse of their two-goal lead exposed deep structural flaws, leaving the home side shell-shocked. Persita went into the tunnel not just with parity, but with all the psychological momentum required for a turnaround.

The Knockout Blow

With the Stakes at their absolute highest in the second period, the visitors showcased ruthless efficiency. R. Rodriguez transitioned from provider to executioner in the 74th minute, firing Persita ahead after combining brilliantly with Andrejic. Forced to chase the game to save their tournament lives, PSM threw bodies forward in a desperate gamble. This left gaping holes at the back, which were brutally punished in the 88th minute. H. Caraka provided the ultimate knockout blow, finishing a slick move orchestrated by D. Racic. The 4-2 triumph seals Persita's progression to the next round, cementing a phenomenal away victory while extending PSM's miserable run of results.

Key Questions

What caused the 6-goal thriller?

Two early penalties and rapid transitions created an open, chaotic match where attacking quality consistently outshined defensive organization.

How did PSM Makassar complete the comeback from behind?

The premise is incorrect; it was actually Persita who completed a stunning comeback, overturning a 2-0 deficit to win 4-2.

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.

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

PSM Makassar

Midfielders
R. Arya
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M. Hidayat
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Y. Fernandes
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D. Lagator
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Aloisio Neto
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R. Pratama
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V. Dethan
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D. Sakai
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A. Raehan
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S. Boboev
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Alex Tanque
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BENCH
Hilmansyah
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K. Amrullah
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R. Bakri
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A. Tanjung
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R. Fandi
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F. Aditia
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M. D. Asraf Huwaidi Syam
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J. Medina Themopole
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G. Pagamo
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R. Pratama
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L. Cumic
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A. Rahaman
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Persita

Midfielders
I. Rodrigues
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M. Jardel
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J. Guseynov
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T. Kozubayev
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Zalnando
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Z. Djiaulhaq
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R. Bueno
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P. Ganet
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R. Rodriguez
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A. Andrejic
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A. Nur Hardianto
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BENCH
A. Kartika
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R. Pamungkas
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C. Fathoni
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A. Nursofyan
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A. Saputra
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M. Toha
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F. Alchoir
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H. Caraka
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D. Racic
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E. Sahrul
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Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
09/11/2025 Persita 2 - 1 PSM Makassar Liga 1 Utama Sport Center Kelapa Dua
05/23/2025 PSM Makassar 1 - 0 Persita Liga 1 Stadion Gelora B.J. Habibie
12/29/2024 Persita 2 - 1 PSM Makassar Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
02/04/2024 PSM Makassar 4 - 0 Persita Liga 1 Stadion Batakan
08/07/2023 Persita 0 - 1 PSM Makassar Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
03/13/2023 Persita 0 - 0 PSM Makassar Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
09/11/2025
Liga 1 Utama Sport Center Kelapa Dua
05/23/2025
Liga 1 Stadion Gelora B.J. Habibie
12/29/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
02/04/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Batakan
08/07/2023
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
03/13/2023
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
PSM Makassar Win
Persita Win
Draw