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Lojikobong
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Sipiongot Akmal got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rochy Chaniago in the 5th minute of play forced Lojikobong's goalkeeper Ferry Sembiring to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rochy Chaniago in the 7th minute of play forced Lojikobong's goalkeeper Ferry Sembiring to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 10th minute Sigit Budikusuma shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ferry Sembiring saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Lojikobong's Sipiongot Akmal got a free kick in the 11th minute. Sipiongot Akmal's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Firdaus Wibowo firmly grabbed it by the left post. Ferry Sembiring showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rochy Chaniago, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. 19 minutes into the game, Kruengmane's Rochy Chaniago nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ferry Sembiring made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. If Robbie Reza had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sigit Budikusuma sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kruengmane's Firdaus Wibowo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ruslan Darwis in the 25th minute of play. Ferry Sembiring took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rochy Chaniago, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rochy Chaniago recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 35th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 40 minutes, Sigit Budikusuma mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Kruengmane and the Lojikobong players grew even worse after the yellow card. Sigit Budikusuma hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Rexy Idris got free with Firdaus Wibowo in the 42nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. If Sigit Budikusuma had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Rochy Chaniago to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 56th match minute, Lojikobong was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nasum Sipayung to maneuver through the defense. 60 minutes into the match, Lojikobong's goalkeeper Ferry Sembiring had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bongky Sitepu. Sigit Budikusuma received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Ferry Sembiring tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 64 minutes, Robbie Reza managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Kruengmane's supporters crossed their fingers, but Robbie Reza was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The Kruengmane fans' excitement grew in the 73rd match minute when Kruengmane's Rochy Chaniago looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Hendrawan Idris hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. Rochy Chaniago fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ferry Sembiring having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rochy Chaniago in the 84th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ferry Sembiring prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 85 minutes into the match, Lojikobong's goalkeeper Ferry Sembiring had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sigit Budikusuma. Ferry Sembiring showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rochy Chaniago, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. 88 minutes into the match, Lojikobong's goalkeeper Ferry Sembiring had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sigit Budikusuma. If Bongky Sitepu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ferry Sembiring made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rochy Chaniago in the 94th minute of play. Ferry Sembiring took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rochy Chaniago, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match was over Kruengmane could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Lojikobong throughout the match.