Persatuan Sepakbola Makassar, also known as PSM Makassar, edged past Persita Tangerang 1-0 in a tight Indonesian Liga 1 fixture on May 23, 2025. A single goal proved decisive at the Gelora B.J. Habibie Stadium, allowing the hosts to secure a valuable three points in their pursuit of a top-four finish. The only goal of the game came in the first half, with PSM Makassar capitalizing on a period of sustained pressure to find the net from inside the box. Persita Tangerang grew into the game as it progressed and had several opportunities to equalize, including a shot that struck the post in the second half, but they were ultimately thwarted by a combination of poor finishing and resilient defending from the Makassar backline. The narrow win highlighted PSM Makassar's ability to grind out results, a key trait for any team with championship ambitions. The victory kept them firmly in the mix near the top of the Liga 1 table, while Persita Tangerang's search for consistency continued.