Flooring Guide by Cinvex – The 2025/2026 Championship final between PSS Sleman and Garudayaksa FC has reached a thrilling turning point, with the match forced into extra time after a dramatic 2-2 draw in regulation. Held at the Maguwoharjo Stadium in Sleman on Saturday (9/5/2026), the encounter proved to be a roller-coaster ride for both fans and players.
Despite a difficult start that saw PSS Sleman trailing 0-2 during the first half, the home side mounted a courageous comeback. Gustavo Tocantins emerged as the hero of the night, netting two vital goals to level the playing field and breathe new life into PSS Sleman’s championship aspirations.
First Half: Garudayaksa FC Takes Control
From the opening whistle, PSS Sleman looked to assert their dominance. However, Garudayaksa FC remained composed, utilizing clinical counter-attacks to keep the pressure on. The game quickly turned into an end-to-end battle, with both teams aggressively seeking an early breakthrough.
The intensity peaked around the 20th minute when Garudayaksa FC unleashed back-to-back threats from Christian Frydek and Andik Vermansyah, both of which were impressively parried by goalkeeper Ega Rizky. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 23rd minute when a well-placed header from Alfin Kelilauw stunned the home crowd, giving Garudayaksa FC a 1-0 lead.
The visitors extended their advantage in the 36th minute. After Fachruddin Aryanto committed a foul inside the penalty box, Everton Nascimento stepped up to convert the spot-kick, putting Garudayaksa FC firmly in the driver’s seat with a 2-0 lead heading into the break, despite a late surge from PSS Sleman.
Second Half: The Dramatic Comeback
With everything on the line, the second half saw both sides maintain a high tempo. PSS Sleman returned to the pitch with renewed aggression, desperate to chip away at the deficit. Their persistence finally paid off in the 61st minute when Gustavo Tocantins found the back of the net, narrowing the gap to 2-1 and igniting hope among the home supporters.
As the match progressed, tensions flared. Tocantins thought he had equalized in the 76th minute, but the goal was disallowed due to an offside decision. The subsequent minutes saw the “Super Elja” struggle to penetrate the resilient Garudayaksa defense, leading to a period of mounting frustration.
However, the narrative shifted in stoppage time. In the 90+3 minute, Tocantins once again showcased his clinical finishing ability, scoring his second goal of the night to tie the score at 2-2. With no further goals in the closing moments, the referee blew the final whistle, sending the championship final into an intense period of extra time.
Match Lineups
PSS Sleman: Ega Rizky (GK); Saiful Djoge, Iman Fathurrahman, Fachruddin Aryanto, Kevin Gomes; Dominikus Dion, Frederic Injai, Figo Dennis; Riko Simanjuntak, Gustavo Tocantins, Terens Puhiri.
Coach: Ansyari Lubis.
Garudayaksa FC: Yoewanto Beny (GK); Bagus Nirwanto, Komang Tri, Vytas Gaspuitis, Alfin Kelilauw; Aditia Gigis, Asep Berlian, Christian Frydek; Feby Eka Putra, Everton Nascimento, Andik Vermansyah.
Coach: Widodo C. Putro.
Summary
The 2025/2026 Championship final between PSS Sleman and Garudayaksa FC at Maguwoharjo Stadium ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw, forcing the match into extra time. Garudayaksa FC initially took a commanding 2-0 lead in the first half following a header from Alfin Kelilauw and a penalty conversion by Everton Nascimento.
PSS Sleman launched a resilient second-half comeback, fueled by two critical goals from Gustavo Tocantins. After narrowing the deficit in the 61st minute, Tocantins secured the equalizer during stoppage time to keep his team’s championship hopes alive. The match now proceeds into an intense extra-time period to decide the title winner.