In a crucial Super League 2025/26 encounter, PSIM Yogyakarta hosted Dewa United at the Sultan Agung Stadium in Bantul on Wednesday, October 22. The home side emerged victorious with a commanding 2-0 win, a result that significantly impacted the league standings. This pivotal triumph propelled PSIM to third place with 15 points, while Dewa United currently sits tenth with ten points.
The starting lineup for PSIM Yogyakarta featured Cahya Supriadi, Reva Adi Utama, Yusaku Yamadera, Rendra Teddy Wijanarko, Raka Cahyana, Za Valente, Rahmatshoh Rahmatzoda, Corfe Deri Antony, Fahreza Sudin, Ezequiel Vidal, and Nermin Haljeta. Across the pitch, Dewa United’s starting XI comprised Sonny Stevens, Rizdjar Nurviat Subagja, Nick Kuipers, Brian Fatari, Edo Febriansyah, Hugo Gomes, Alexis Messidoro, Egy Maulana Vikri, Ricky Kambuaya, Stefano Lilipaly, and Alex Martins.
From the opening whistle, hosts PSIM Yogyakarta adopted an aggressive, pressing strategy, which paid dividends almost immediately. In less than three minutes, they shattered the deadlock. The prolific Nermin Haljeta expertly finished a well-placed through pass from Ezequiel Vidal, giving PSIM an early and crucial lead.
PSIM continued to probe for opportunities throughout the first half. In the 42nd minute, Za Valente and Ezequiel Vidal orchestrated a promising attack down the right flank, only to be thwarted by Dewa United’s resilient defense. As half-time approached, PSIM came agonizingly close to doubling their advantage when Fahreza Sudin, after receiving a pass from Ze Valente, unleashed a powerful strike from outside the box, though it veered just wide of the target.
The challenge for Dewa United to find an equalizer became significantly harder early in the second half. In the 52nd minute, Nick Kuipers received his second yellow card of the match, leading to an undeniable red card dismissal. His first booking had occurred in the 23rd minute of the first half. Capitalizing on their numerical advantage, PSIM extended their lead in the 61st minute. Nermin Haljeta once again proved his predatory instinct, winning a crucial duel in the opponent’s defensive zone before calmly slotting the ball into the net to seal a definitive 2-0 victory for PSIM Yogyakarta.
Summary
PSIM Yogyakarta secured a significant 2-0 victory over Dewa United in a Super League 2025/26 match held at Sultan Agung Stadium on October 22. This crucial win propelled PSIM to third place in the league standings with 15 points, while Dewa United currently sits tenth.
PSIM’s Nermin Haljeta opened the scoring in under three minutes, assisted by Ezequiel Vidal. In the second half, Dewa United’s challenge intensified when Nick Kuipers received a red card in the 52nd minute. Capitalizing on the numerical advantage, Haljeta scored his second goal in the 61st minute, sealing the definitive 2-0 victory for PSIM.