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PSM Makassar beat De Red FC 2-0 in I.League Cup opener
PSM Makassar beat De Red FC 2-0 in their I.League Cup group opener in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Abdul Rahman scored in the 25th minute, and Kodai Tanaka added a second three minutes after half-time.
De Red FC, a second-tier side playing at home, had started brightly but could not score past PSM's defence.
The win ended PSM's two-match run without a league victory, following a draw with Bhayangkara FC and a loss to Madura United.
The result gives the Super League team a positive start in the cup after a difficult stretch in its domestic league.
PSM had planned to rotate its squad, giving players with fewer league minutes a chance to prove themselves.
PSM Makassar beat De Red FC 2-0 in their opening I.League Cup 2026-2027 match.
Abdul Rahman scored in the 25th minute and Kodai Tanaka added a second goal in the 48th.
The match was played at Stadion Gelora 10 November in Surabaya on 3 November 2026.
PSM had entered the match after drawing with Bhayangkara FC and losing to Madura United in their previous two Super League games.
- Who
- PSM Makassar beat De Red FC.
- What
- PSM won 2-0 in an I.League Cup match.
- When
- 3 November 2026.
- Where
- Stadion Gelora 10 November, Surabaya.
- Why
- The match was PSM’s opening game in the I.League Cup 2026-2027.
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PSM coach Darije Kalezic said the team aimed to win its opening League Cup match against De Red FC.
PSM beat De Red FC 2-0 in Surabaya, with goals from Abdul Rahman and Kodai Tanaka.
- Final score
- PSM Makassar 2-0 De Red FC
- First goal
- Abdul Rahman, 25th minute
- Second goal
- Kodai Tanaka, 48th minute
- Venue
- Stadion Gelora 10 November, Surabaya
- Competition
- I.League Cup 2026-2027
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What people are saying
As a Super League team, we need to win tomorrow's match.
The players who have not had many minutes in the Super League also have to make a difference on the pitch.