Persib Bandung defeated PSM Makassar 2-1 at Stadion Gelora BJ Habibie on May 17 2026. A late goal by Julio Cesar secured a crucial win for the Bandung side.
Persib Bandung secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over host PSM Makassar in week 33 of the Super League 2025/2026 season. Thom Haye opened the scoring in the 33rd minute before Yuran Fernandes equalized for the hosts in the 54th minute. Julio Cesar then scored the winner in the 90th plus seventh minute.
Assistant coach Igor Tolic acknowledged that the match was very tough. He stated that the team arrived in Parepare with the absolute target of taking all three points. Tolic also praised the character of the players who fought until the final seconds.
The result gives Persib 78 points and a two-point lead over Borneo FC. Tolic shifted focus to the final match against Persijap Jepara scheduled for May 23 2026 in Bandung.
