Neto Puts PSM Makassar Ahead with Temporary Lead Over Semen Padang

PSM Makassar faces Semen Padang in matchday 28 of Liga 1 2024-2025 at Gelora B.J. Habibie Stadium, Pare-pare — the home team leads 1-0 at halftime.

The hosts dominated the game from the early minutes of the first half. Several chances were created through Balotelli, Haljeta, and Yuran Fernandes — but Semen Padang’s goalkeeper Arthur Da Silva managed to handle them.

Semen Padang briefly threatened through Pagalo’s shot in the 24th minute, but PSM’s goalkeeper M Reza secured the ball. PSM finally broke the deadlock in the 30th minute through Aloisio Neto’s header from a corner kick situation.

Towards the end of the first half, Rizky Eka had a chance to extend PSM’s lead — but his effort was unsuccessful.

In conclusion, PSM Makassar has shown strong control over the match in the first half, but Semen Padang remains a threat as the game is far from decided. Both teams will need to adjust their strategies in the second half to achieve a positive result.