Inside The Game: We Are Back on 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒈𝒖𝒆!

PSS Sleman's campaign in the 2025/2026 Pegadaian Championship has officially concluded after completing their final match of Week 27 on Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2026, Western Indonesian Time. Playing at Maguwoharjo Stadium against PSIS Semarang, the team nicknamed Laskar Sembada concluded their campaign in the second tier of national football with a very convincing result. In the match, PSS Sleman dominated from the start and secured a convincing 3-0 victory over PSIS Semarang, also known as Laskar Mahesa Jenar. Laskar Sembada's three goals against the visitors came from Gustavo Tocantins (35'), Junior Haqi (52'), and Arda Alfareza (87'). This three-goal victory not only provided a sweet ending but also secured their position at the top of the East Group standings of the 2025/2026 Pegadaian Championship. By securing top spot in the standings, Laskar Sembada successfully achieved their major goal this season: a return to the 2026/2027 Super League, while also ending the competition on a positive and proud note. "We express our gratitude, Alhamdulillah (Praise be to God), because in the match we managed to achieve the victory that all the players had hoped for. Before they played against PSS Sleman, they already had a personal determination to qualify, and today they proved it," said Head Coach Ansyari Lubis in the post-match press conference. The match against PSIS was also a crucial moment for PSS, marking the end of the team's struggles in the Pegadaian Championship this season. The success in ending the season with a big win demonstrates Ega Rizky and his teammates' ability to maintain their focus, mentality, and performance until the final match, while also bringing joy to the loyal supporters who supported them throughout the season. "This demonstrates the players' excellent quality. They fought, they battled, and they fought for what they wanted to achieve. Coupled with the prayers of their parents and the people of Sleman, they have proven everything today. Thank you, and we are also very grateful that this moment can make everyone happy," he concluded.