Liga 1 Regular Season - 19

Pusamania Borneo 2 - 1 FT PSIM Yogyakarta

Stadion Batakan

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Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Feb 1
Indonesia
Pusamania Borneo
2-1
PSIM Yogyakarta
⚡ Intensity 54
⚖️ Balance 56
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 50
Obieta's last-gasp strike seals knockout survival.

Obieta Breaks Yogyakarta Hearts in Late Batakan Thriller

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 58/100. Pusamania Borneo survived a massive scare, relying on late heroics to secure their progression in a knockout tie that pushed them to the absolute limit.

The Initial Breakthrough

The atmosphere at Stadion Batakan buzzed with the nervous energy that only a single-leg knockout tie can produce. High Stakes dictated the early exchanges. Pusamania Borneo, flying high in the league, wanted to assert their dominance early against a stubborn PSIM Yogyakarta side. The early Intensity was palpable as both midfields clashed aggressively. Borneo finally picked the lock in the 29th minute. M. Astina spotted an opening and delivered a perfectly weighted ball to Kaio Nunes, who ruthlessly buried the chance. It felt like the natural order asserting itself. Borneo tried to squeeze the life out of the match by monopolising the ball, but Yogyakarta held their defensive shape remarkably well. The visitors refused to fold, absorbing the pressure and ensuring the hosts could not pull away before the halftime whistle.

A Penalty Alters the Script

Returning from the break, the Balance of the match shifted dramatically. Yogyakarta realized their tournament life was ticking away and began committing more bodies forward. Borneo dropped deeper, adopting a surprisingly cautious stance that invited unnecessary pressure. The visitors probed the flanks, whipping crosses into the danger zone and testing Borneo's resolve. The turning point arrived with just eight minutes of normal time remaining. A clumsy defensive sequence in the box resulted in a penalty for the visitors. The Batakan crowd held its breath as Ze Valente stepped up. He showed ice-cold composure, dispatching the spot-kick in the 82nd minute to level the score. The goal completely tore up the script. Suddenly, the hosts looked rattled, staring at the terrifying prospect of a shock elimination, while Yogyakarta hunted for a famous giant-killing.

Obieta's Final Word

With extra time looming and panic creeping into the stands, Pusamania Borneo launched one final, desperate assault. They bypassed the midfield, launching the ball into the final third to salvage their campaign. Right on the 90th minute, their salvation arrived. Caxambu engineered a brilliant sequence of play, cutting through the tired Yogyakarta defensive line to tee up K. Obieta. The forward made no mistake, hammering home a breathtaking winner that sent the home bench into absolute delirium. Pusamania Borneo win the tie and progress to the next round, but this 2-1 escape poses serious questions about their defensive concentration. PSIM Yogyakarta are eliminated, yet they depart with immense credit after pushing the heavy favorites to the absolute limit. A ruthless, thrilling end to a proper knockout clash.

Key Questions

How dramatic was the late winner by K. Obieta?

Incredibly dramatic. With extra time looming after an 82nd-minute penalty, Obieta's 90th-minute strike off Caxambu's assist single-handedly saved Pusamania Borneo from potential knockout elimination.

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Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Pusamania Borneo

Midfielders
N. Argawinata
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Idrus
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
C. Nduwarugira
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Cleylton
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Caxambu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Enero
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
K. Hirose
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Sihran
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Astina
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Peralta
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kaio Nunes
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
S. Trisna
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Fasya
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Buffon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Kuswardani
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Michiels
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
K. Teguh
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ahmad Agung
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Hardiansyah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Zikrak
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Fachgi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Khanafi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
K. Obieta
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

PSIM Yogyakarta

Midfielders
C. Supriadi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Cahyana
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Setyo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Teddy
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Adi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Sudin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Sheva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Abiyoso
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ze Valente
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Vidal
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Haljeta
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
G. Ardha
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
K. Fikri
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Rakhmatzoda
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Sapari
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Yamadera
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
G. Fatkur
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Iqbal
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Irfan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
09/14/2025 PSIM Yogyakarta 1 - 3 Pusamania Borneo Liga 1 Mandala Krida Stadium
09/14/2025
Liga 1 Mandala Krida Stadium
Pusamania Borneo Win
PSIM Yogyakarta Win
Draw