# PSIM Jogja preparations for Super League season

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/psim-jogja-preparations-for-super-league-season
> Updated: 2026-09-01T15:17:15.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

PSIM Jogja has begun preparations for the 2026/2027 Super League season. During a squad and jersey launch event, the club secured a 2-0 friendly victory against Deltras FC at Sultan Agung Stadium, with Ezequiel ‘Pulga’ Vidal scoring both goals.

Following the match, head coach Jean-Paul Van Gastel indicated that he has not yet finalized a permanent starting eleven. He emphasized that competition within the squad remains open, noting that new player arrivals have provided more tactical options and the potential for varied approaches, such as utilizing two strikers.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: PSIM Jogja coach Van Gastel maintains open competition for starting lineup

PSIM Jogja coach Jean-Paul Van Gastel has not finalized a permanent starting eleven for the 2026/2027 Super League, stating that all players must compete for their positions based on performance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/psim-jogja-coach-van-gastel-maintains-open-competition-for-starting-lineup

### 2026-08-27: PSIM Jogja defeats Deltras FC 2-0 during squad launch

PSIM Jogja defeated Deltras FC 2-0 during their squad launch for the 2026/2027 season. Coach Jean-Paul Van Gastel also met with Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X in Yogyakarta.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/psim-jogja-defeats-deltras-fc-2-0-during-squad-launch

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