PSM Makassar 1, Persija Jakarta 2

JAKARTA, Indonesia (Interstat) — Persitara Jakarta Utara opened its Liga 1 season with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over PSM on Friday, defying a pregame projection that had forecast a draw. In a match that grew increasingly tense and physical, the home side rallied at Stadion Internasional Jakarta after conceding an early goal, securing three points to start the domestic campaign. The visitors from Makassar struck first against the run of play in the 31st minute. Forward Alaeddine Ajaraie, a key offseason acquisition for PSM, found the net to give his team an early advantage. The lead was short-lived, however, as… Read more...