Indonesian Liga 2: PSPS Pekanbaru and PSIS Semarang Secure Victories

In the Pegadaian Championship (Liga 2) 2026/2027 season, PSPS Pekanbaru has moved to the top of Group A standings following a 2-1 victory against PSGC Ciamis at Stadion Kaharuddin Nasution. Despite conceding an early goal due to a defensive error, PSPS Pekanbaru equalized through a Pramudya Dwi Trenady header in the 23rd minute. Captain Antonio Gramadoni secured the win with a penalty in the 35th minute after a VAR review confirmed a handball by a PSGC Ciamis player. PSPS Pekanbaru ends the first round with 22 points, two points ahead of PSMS Medan.

In another match, PSIS Semarang ended a four-game winless streak with a dominant 4-1 away victory against Sumsel United at Stadion Gelora Sriwijaya Jakabaring. PSIS Semarang took an early lead through a Kenneth Ngwoke own goal in the 15th minute, followed by a goal from Deri Antony Corfe in the 38th minute. In the second half, Jonathan Ezequiel Bustos and Laurensius Amanat Sabda extended the lead to 4-0 before Ngwoke scored a consolation goal for Sumsel United in the 81st minute.