Persatuan Sepakbola Makassar secured a hard-fought 2-1 home victory against Bhayangkara Presisi Indonesia FC on May 4, 2026, in an entertaining Indonesian Liga 1 fixture. The match, played at 16:30, saw Makassar take the lead twice before ultimately holding on for the win. The result boosts Makassar’s push for a top-half finish, while Bhayangkara continue to struggle away from home.

Makassar opened the scoring in the 15th minute through a powerful header from a corner kick. Bhayangkara equalized just before halftime with a well-placed shot from outside the area that beat the home goalkeeper. The second half was evenly contested until the 68th minute, when Makassar regained the lead with a swift counterattack finished by their striker. Bhayangkara threw men forward in the final minutes but could not find a second equalizer, as Makassar’s defense held strong.

The key player for Makassar was their central midfielder, who controlled the tempo and provided the assist for the winning goal. For Bhayangkara, the lone goalscorer impressed with his movement. This win ends a two-game losing streak for Makassar, while Bhayangkara have now lost four of their last six away matches. The three points lift Makassar to eighth in the table, three points clear of the relegation zone.