JEPARA, Indonesia (Interstat) — Persijap defeated PSM 2-0 in a Liga 1 match on Saturday at Stadion Gelora Bumi Kartini, defying pregame projections.

França opened the scoring for the hosts in the fifth minute, capitalizing on early momentum. Iker Guarrotxena sealed the victory with a second goal in the 62nd minute. The assists came from a host of players including Tiri and Victor Luiz.

The match was a physical affair, featuring eight yellow cards. The result marked a rare bright spot for Persijap this season, while PSM’s struggles continued. Pre-game analytics heavily favored PSM to win, making the home side’s comprehensive victory a significant upset.