Liga 2 Championship: PSPS Pekanbaru Stuns PSMS Medan

PSPS Pekanbaru managed a goal against PSMS Medan in the 52nd minute of their Liga 2 Championship match, a game played amidst heavy rain in North Sumatra. The final score? PSMS Medan 0, PSPS Pekanbaru 1.

Early on, PSMS Medan dictated play, holding possession for a dominant 71% in the first ten minutes. Still, they couldn’t convert that control into clear chances. A cutback pass to Felipe Cadenazzi in the 15th minute represented a golden opportunity. He skewed his shot wide left. Risman Ariyanto Maring also failed to capitalize on a Bhudiar cross five minutes later. The first half ended scoreless.

The second half opened with torrential rain, upping the ante. PSMS pressed, earning a free kick that tested PSPS’s goalkeeper Reky Rahayu in the 50th minute. He rose to the challenge. Just two minutes later, Reyhan Firdaus, a second-half substitute, broke the deadlock for PSPS.

It’s worth noting, despite PSMS Medan’s strong possession, PSPS secured the victory. Sometimes, as we’ve seen time and again, the beautiful game favors efficiency over dominance.

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Keywords: Liga 2 Championship, PSPS Pekanbaru, PSMS Medan, Football, Soccer, Reyhan Firdaus, Reky Rahayu, North Sumatra