BANTUL, Indonesia (Interstat) — PSIM Yogyakarta opened their Liga 1 campaign with a 2-1 victory over Madura United on Sunday at Stadion Sultan Agung. Forward Ezequiel Vidal struck first in the 18th minute, putting the home side ahead. Madura responded through midfielder Muhammad Iqbal in the 34th minute to level the score. PSIM regained the lead in the 62nd minute when substitute Júnior Brandão found the net. Defenders Jop van den Avert and Yusaku Yamadera, along with midfielders Rio Hardiawan and Donny Warmerdam, each recorded an assist. The match grew contentious in the second half, with four yellow cards issued. Warmerdam received a yellow in the 86th minute and was then shown a red card, reducing PSIM to 10 men. Despite the numerical disadvantage, PSIM held on for the win. The victory gave PSIM a 1-0 record in all competitions, while Madura fell to 0-1.