PSIM Yogyakarta pulled off a narrow 1-0 away victory against Persebaya Surabaya in the Indonesian Liga 1 on August 8, 2025. The win at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium was a significant upset, as the visitors defended resolutely to overcome one of the league's more established sides. The only goal of the game came against the run of play in the 35th minute, with PSIM capitalizing on a defensive error to score with a low shot across the goalkeeper. Persebaya dominated possession and created numerous chances in the second half, but they were repeatedly frustrated by a combination of excellent goalkeeping, last-ditch defending, and poor finishing. This hard-fought victory provides a crucial boost for PSIM's survival hopes, while Persebaya's fans will be left frustrated by their team's inability to convert dominance into points.