PSMS Medan 2-1 PSIS Semarang: Late Winner Settles Tight Liga 2 Contest

PSMS Medan edged PSIS Semarang 2-1 in an entertaining Indonesian Liga 2 clash on 25 October 2026, with a late goal deciding a match that swung back and forth at Stadion Teladan. The home side’s persistence paid off in the closing stages, sending their supporters home with three valuable points.

Match overview

PSMS Medan began brightly and used the energy of the home crowd to push forward. Their pressure produced the opening goal in the 24th minute when Rizky Nasution found space inside the penalty area and finished with confidence. PSIS Semarang responded well, gradually settling into the game and creating chances of their own before the break.

The visitors equalised in the 61st minute through Dimas Saputra, whose well-timed run and composed finish silenced the home crowd. With the match seemingly heading for a draw, PSMS pushed again and found a winner in the 87th minute when Fajar Ramadhan reacted quickest to a loose ball and fired home from close range.

Key moments

• 24th minute: Rizky Nasution gives PSMS Medan the lead with a sharp finish inside the box.
• 45th minute: PSIS Semarang force a save from a free-kick just before half-time.
• 61st minute: Dimas Saputra equalises for PSIS with a calm finish after a quick attacking move.
• 87th minute: Fajar Ramadhan scores the late winner for PSMS Medan.

Tactical story

PSMS Medan’s approach was direct and aggressive, with their midfield looking to win second balls and feed the forwards quickly. That style suited the atmosphere and put PSIS under pressure, especially in the opening half. PSIS, meanwhile, were at their best when they slowed the tempo and built attacks through midfield, which is how they created the equaliser.

The final stages were decided by desire. PSMS kept committing players forward and were rewarded when a scramble in the box fell kindly for Ramadhan. PSIS will be disappointed with their marking in that moment, having defended well for much of the second half.

Standout players

Rizky Nasution’s movement and finishing made him PSMS Medan’s key attacking threat, while Fajar Ramadhan’s impact off the bench proved decisive. For PSIS Semarang, Dimas Saputra was the standout performer, offering creativity and a well-taken goal in a losing cause.

Season impact

The win gives PSMS Medan a timely lift in the Indonesian Liga 2 standings and reinforces their ability to grind out results in tight matches. PSIS Semarang will take positives from their second-half response but will regret switching off late. In a competitive promotion race, the difference between one point and three can be decisive.