Indonesian Liga 2: PSS Sleman 2-1 Persiba Balikpapan. PSS Sleman edged out Persiba Balikpapan 2-1 in a tightly contested Liga 2 match on September 15, 2025, at their home stadium. This vital win keeps PSS Sleman firmly in the hunt for a top-four finish as the season progresses. The home side started brightly and were rewarded with an opening goal from a direct free-kick in the 25th minute. Persiba Balikpapan fought back and found an equalizer early in the second half, setting up a tense finale. The decisive moment came with just over ten minutes remaining, as PSS Sleman's striker pounced on a loose ball in the box to slot home the winner. The match featured end-to-end action in the closing stages, but PSS held on for a valuable three points. The result solidifies PSS Sleman's position in the upper half of the table, while Persiba Balikpapan remains in a precarious spot near the bottom. The PSS manager praised his team's resilience, while the Persiba coach lamented a lapse in concentration for the winning goal.