PSMS Medan Crush Persiku Kudus 6-0

MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM - PSMS Medan opened its first home match of the season with a convincing victory. The team known as "Ayam Kinantan" defeated Persiku Kudus 6-0 on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Stadion Utama Sumut in the Sport Centre area of Deli Serdang.

PSMS Medan's aggressive performance from the opening minutes also caught the attention of the head of the Youth and Sports Office of Sumatera Utara Province, M Mahfullah Daulay. The sports official, popularly known as Ipung, said he was impressed by the team's performance, particularly as PSMS enjoys strong support from the people of Sumatera Utara.

PSMS Medan immediately took the initiative after kick-off. The increasing pressure made it difficult for Persiku Kudus to develop its own game. The hosts' dominance was eventually reflected in five goals before halftime.

Ipung Praises PSMS Performance

PSMS maintained its high tempo after the break. Another goal extended the lead to 6-0, with the score remaining unchanged until the final whistle.

The emphatic victory also provides an important boost for PSMS Medan in this year's Liga 2 competition. In addition to securing points in their first home match, the result highlighted the offensive strength of "Ayam Kinantan."

Mahfullah Daulay praised PSMS Medan's performance after the match. In his view, the team looked even more impressive while playing at Stadion Utama Sumut on its newly laid pitch.

"Luar biasa penampilan PSMS hari ini, 6 gol tanpa balas, mungkin karena rumputnya yang baru buat penampilan PSMS jadi tambah bagus," said Ipung, the head of the Sumatera Utara Sports Office, after the match.

Ipung stressed that the emphatic victory should not be regarded merely as a one-off success. He hopes PSMS can maintain its performance consistently throughout the season in order to pursue its target of promotion to Liga 1.

That expectation is also linked to Stadion Utama Sumut, one of the new sports facilities in the Sport Centre complex in Deli Serdang. Ipung hopes the stadium can become an important venue on PSMS's journey toward Indonesia's top football division.

"Tentunya kita ingin klub kebanggaan masyarakat Sumut bisa kembali ke Liga 1 dan Stadion Utama Sumut menjadi saksi bersejarah itu," said Ipung.

The statement reflects the regional government's high expectations for PSMS Medan's development this season. The convincing performance in the team's first home match represents an important moment that is expected to provide additional motivation as PSMS continues competing for a place among the leading teams in Liga 2.

Five Goals Before Halftime

PSMS Medan showed its attacking intent immediately after kick-off. Playing in front of its home supporters, "Ayam Kinantan" adopted an offensive approach and continuously put pressure on Persiku Kudus's defense.

That pressure allowed PSMS to create chances regularly. The five goals scored in the first half demonstrated the hosts' efficiency and left Persiku in an extremely difficult position before the interval.

Even with a commanding 5-0 lead, PSMS did not reduce its intensity after halftime. The players remained focused and continued to seek control of the match.

PSMS eventually added another goal to make it 6-0. The team maintained its commanding advantage until the final whistle and gave Persiku Kudus no opportunity to reduce the deficit.

The result represents an important home victory for PSMS at the start of the season. The six goals also offer an indication of the potential of the team's attacking unit, which will have to demonstrate the same quality in the matches ahead.

Nevertheless, PSMS Medan still has a long road ahead in Liga 2. The coaching staff understands that even a comprehensive victory with a large goal margin alone will not be enough to achieve the target set for the end of the season.

Eko Calls for Focus on Upcoming Matches

PSMS coach Eko Purdjianto urged his players not to get carried away after the emphatic victory over Persiku Kudus. Instead, he wants the team to immediately shift its attention to the next match.

Eko emphasized that consistency throughout the competition will play a crucial role. The players must maintain their determination to win in every match so that PSMS remains on course toward its season target.

"Alhamdulillah pertandingan home pertama menang, kita memang mau menang di pertandingan ini, saya ingatkan kepada semua pemain jangan berpuas diri, pertandingan masih panjang, kita butuh setiap match menang," Eko said after the game.

The PSMS coach understands that competition in Liga 2 demands concentration and consistency in every match. Therefore, the 6-0 victory over Persiku Kudus must not cause the players to lose their focus.

Eko wants his team to view the result as part of a long journey toward the objective set by the club. The aggressive style displayed by PSMS in its first home match must also be maintained against the upcoming opponents.

The victory over Persiku Kudus therefore provides PSMS Medan with positive momentum at the beginning of the season. At the same time, the team must stabilize its performances, continue addressing weaknesses and prepare carefully for its next matches.

Support for PSMS also remains an important part of the team's journey. The hope of returning "Ayam Kinantan" to Liga 1 is expected to be pursued through consistent performances and positive results throughout the season.

Stadion Utama Sumut also gained a special moment from PSMS's emphatic home victory. For the regional government, a successful PSMS campaign culminating in promotion to Liga 1 would give the stadium additional historical significance.

PSMS must now preserve the positive momentum from the victory while proving that the 6-0 result against Persiku Kudus was not an isolated achievement. Consistency in every match will be an important part of "Ayam Kinantan's" efforts to pursue its goal of promotion to Liga 1. (IDNC)

REPORTER: Ahmad Zulfikar | EDITOR: Fik Sagala

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