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February 20, 2026 – A fierce match between Persija Jakarta and PSM Makassar in week 22 of the BRI Super League 2025/2026 ended in a decisive victory for home side Persija Jakarta, scoring 2-1 at Jakarta International Stadium (JIS). This duel not only strengthened Persija’s position at the top of the table but also showcased the resilience of Maurício Ferreira de Souza’s squad against a strong opponent from South Sulawesi.
The match kicked off at 20:30 WIB filled with high tension right from the first half. Persija immediately took the initiative in attacks, dominated by their ball possession, although PSM showed discipline in defense and frequently launched counterattacks. The deadlock broke in the 29th minute when Alaeddine Ajaraie received a perfect pass from Allano Breton, his header shot flew straight into the goal without being stopped by goalkeeper Reza Arya Pratama, putting Persija ahead,
However, this lead lasted briefly. Six minutes later, Rizky Eka Pratama’s shot failed to be fully caught by Andritany Ardhiyasa, allowing Sheriddin Boboev to seize the loose ball and equalize 1-1.
Entering the second half, pressure from Persija intensified. Although there was controversy when Maxwell Souza’s goal was disallowed by referee Agung Setiawan due to handball, the hosts’ hard efforts paid off in the 66th minute.
PSM’s backline distribution error allowed Maxwell to head the ball into an empty net, securing a 2-1 win for Persija. This score held until the final whistle, adding crucial three points for Macan Kemayoran.
This victory lifted Persija to second place in the interim standings with 47 points, matching Persib Bandung’s tally, while PSM remained stuck in 13th place with 23 points.
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Coach Maurício Ferreira de Souza praised his players’ performance, especially the adaptation of new signings like Maxwell, while Tomas Trucha from PSM criticized the goalkeeper’sblunder as the root cause of his team’s defeat.
Starting XI Lineups:
Persija Jakarta (3-4-3): Andritany Ardhiyasa; Dony Tri Pamungkas, Thales Lira, Jordy Amat; Maxwell Souza, Fabio Silva, Aditya Warman, Bruno Tubarao; Allano Brendon, Alaeddine Ajaraie, Gustavo Almeida.
Coach: Maurício Ferreira de Souza.
PSM Makassar (4-2-3-1): Reza Arya Pratama; Yuran Fernandes, Aloísio Neto, Daffa Salman, Dusan Lagator; Ananda Rahardjo, Gledson Paixao; Savio Roberto, Rizky Eka Pratama, Sheriddin Boboev; Alex Tanque.
Coach: Tomas Trucha.
Dramatic match photos were captured by photographer Aswinnews.com, Andreas Eko S, capturing critical moments such as corner kicks and reactions from enthusiastic fans in JIS stands.
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