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STAMFORD BRIDGE
Spectators: 9239 (Terracing: 6930, Seating: 2125, VIP seats: 184) In the 11th minute, Awalludin Dermawan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience was convinced that Jojo Darwis's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dian Wibowo was relentless in the 14th minute of the game. 17 minutes into the game, Ichwan Karo-karo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Kalegen's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave The Blues the free kick. After 17 played minutes Kalegen got a freekick which was hit by Ichwan Karo-karo. Mahadi Sarwanto could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 19th minute of the match, but Dian Wibowo made a huge save. Mahadi Sarwanto recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 20th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 23 minutes into the game, Dede Panjaitan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Kalegen's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave The Blues the free kick. Dede Panjaitan kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. Kalegen's Dian Wibowo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 24th minute of the match, managed to save Kalegen from getting a goal against them. Andre Mainaky blasted a shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Lyudmil Balashev having to make a save. Mahadi Sarwanto could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 33rd minute of the match, but Dian Wibowo made a huge save. When Kalegen's Ichwan Karo-karo in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye The Blues's goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rexy Sitorus during the 36th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 37th match minute, The Blues was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rexy Sitorus to maneuver through the defense. Kalegen's Ichwan Karo-karo got a good chance for a goal in the 43rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The Blues's Lyudmil Balashev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andre Mainaky in the 48th minute of play.

The wind increased when Ichwan Karo-karo made the kick off in the second half. The Blues's Lyudmil Balashev proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 52nd minute of the match, managed to save The Blues from getting a goal against them. Dian Wibowo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jojo Darwis in the 54th minute of play. Ichwan Karo-karo came free with the goalkeeper in the 56th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Lyudmil Balashev could save by the left post. When Andre Mainaky came up free with the goalie in the 57th minute, the Kalegen fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Andre Mainaky couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mahadi Sarwanto in the 63rd minute of play forced Kalegen's goalkeeper Dian Wibowo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mahadi Sarwanto hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. If Ichwan Karo-karo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The crowd rose to their feet as Andre Mainaky kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Lyudmil Balashev. That made the score 0-1 in the 69 minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in The Blues's zone, Ichwan Karo-karo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lyudmil Balashev came out of the goal and Ichwan Karo-karo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Kalegen booed when The Blues was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Boy Ridliwan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ichwan Karo-karo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Lyudmil Balashev firmly grabbed it by the left post. 82 minutes into the match, Kalegen's goal looked a bit too open when Rexy Sitorus came free, but Dian Wibowo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 83 minutes, Andre Mainaky mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Kalegen and the The Blues players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Kalegen's Andre Mainaky got a free kick in the 83rd minute. Lyudmil Balashev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andre Mainaky, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ichwan Karo-karo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 94 minutes into the game, The Blues's Jojo Darwis nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dian Wibowo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Ichwan Karo-karo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 97th minute. Lyudmil Balashev tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.