PSS Sleman has officially secured its return to the top tier of Indonesian football, marking a triumphant comeback to Liga 1 after just one season in the second division. The club achieved promotion following a decisive 3-0 victory over PSIS Semarang.
The crucial Matchday 27 encounter in Group B took place at the Maguwoharjo Stadium on Sunday, May 3. The atmosphere was electric as the home side sought to solidify their position at the top of the table.
The momentum shifted in favor of the Laskar Sembada in the 37th minute when Gustav Tocatins opened the scoring, providing a vital confidence boost for the squad. After the halftime break, the team continued to press, and substitute Junior Haqi successfully doubled the lead in the 58th minute.
As the match neared its conclusion, Ferrel Arda put the result beyond doubt with a clinical free kick in the 85th minute. The home side maintained their defensive composure until the final whistle, ensuring a clean sheet and a comfortable win.
This impressive performance guaranteed the team, managed by Ansyari Lubis, a direct ticket to Liga 1. PSS Sleman finished their campaign with 56 points from 27 Group B matches.
Although they finished level on points with Persipura Jayapura, PSS Sleman claimed the top spot in the standings due to a superior goal difference and a better head-to-head record. This hard-earned victory ensures the club’s immediate return to the highest level of competition after only a single season of playing in Liga 2.
Summary
PSS Sleman has officially secured promotion to Liga 1 after a decisive 3-0 victory against PSIS Semarang at Maguwoharjo Stadium. The goals were scored by Gustav Tocatins, Junior Haqi, and Ferrel Arda, ensuring the team’s return to the top tier after only one season in Liga 2.
Managed by Ansyari Lubis, the squad finished the campaign with 56 points from 27 matches. Despite being level on points with Persipura Jayapura, PSS Sleman claimed the top spot in Group B due to a superior goal difference and head-to-head record.