League Play-Off

Malola Stadion
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Dudin Budikusuma took the kick off in the first half of the match. Steven Kaban scored 0-1 in the 4th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Aryo Saputra, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dudin Budikusuma in the 12th minute of play forced Sorogedug FC's goalkeeper Eman Antoni to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Malola FC's Dudin Budikusuma was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 18th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Adjat Sumpena received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 30th minute. Eman Antoni tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Eman Antoni made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dudin Budikusuma in the 32nd minute of play. The attack was good, but when Adjat Sumpena in the 34th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Steven Kaban in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Aryo Saputra saved Malola FC from getting behind. After having played for 42 minutes, Dudin Budikusuma managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Malola FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Dudin Budikusuma was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 44th minute of the match, Dudin Budikusuma tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Eman Antoni saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After some fancy dribbling in the 47th minute, Adjat Sumpena managed to get in a good position for a shot. Malola FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Adjat Sumpena was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eman Antoni breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Steven Kaban to strike the kick off in the second half. Adjat Sumpena fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eman Antoni having to interfere. In the 56th minute Adjat Sumpena shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eman Antoni saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Haryanto Mangkunagara's late challenge caught a Sorogedug FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Haryanto Mangkunagara helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Malola FC getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Haryanto Mangkunagara hit a great ball. In the 69th match minute, Malola FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dudu Arsana to maneuver through the defense. In the 75th minute, Jojon Febrian hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Adjat Sumpena blasted a shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Eman Antoni having to make a save. Eman Antoni took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dudin Budikusuma, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Sorogedug FC's zone, Adjat Sumpena stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eman Antoni came out of the goal and Adjat Sumpena tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Dudin Budikusuma's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Eman Antoni read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 86th minute of play. 89 minutes into the game, Steven Kaban recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Aryo Saputra. Steven Kaban showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-2. Jojon Febrian sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jojon Febrian could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 94th minute of the match, but Aryo Saputra made a huge save.