League

The Latics Stadium
Spectators: 7372 (Terracing: 5500, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Tri Mahayasa started the match with the kick off. Danang Darmuis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yanuar De Weerd in the 4th minute of the match. In the 5th match minute, PSM Garoentang was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hardy Sangaji to maneuver through the defense. When Ermegildo Jokin came up free with the goalie in the 7th minute, the Saint Latics FC 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 Ermegildo Jokin couldn't finish the play. Trisna Utomo might have been able to make a better finish in the 7th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Irza Kartiko. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Trisna Utomo ran back to his position shaking his head. 11 minutes into the match, Saint Latics FC's Fabio Quexal sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Irza Kartiko narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yanuar De Weerd in the 13th minute of play forced Saint Latics FC's goalkeeper Danang Darmuis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When %teams%'s Ermegildo Jokin was free in front of goal, he didn't hesitate to shoot 1-0 just inside the left pole, 17 minutes into the game. Irza Kartiko was annoyed at himself for letting in the shot. Irza Kartiko took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ermegildo Jokin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 27th minute Yanuar De Weerd shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Danang Darmuis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 28th minute Yanuar De Weerd shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Danang Darmuis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 29th match minute, PSM Garoentang was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Oji Rangkuti to maneuver through the defense. Danang Darmuis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Oji Rangkuti in the 31st minute of the match. After 35 played minutes PSM Garoentang got a freekick which was hit by Yanuar De Weerd. After a defensive mix-up in PSM Garoentang's zone, Ermegildo Jokin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Irza Kartiko came out of the goal and Ermegildo Jokin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 42 minutes of play, PSM Garoentang's Hamka Guntara made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Danang Darmuis was left in no man's land by his defense there! After the first half PSM Garoentang were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Danang Darmuis made a fantastic save in the 55th minute, when Hamka Guntara sent off a good shot on target. If Fabio Quexal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Fabio Quexal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Irza Kartiko having to interfere. After 59 played minutes Saint Latics FC got a freekick which was hit by Guruh Supendi. Fabio Quexal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Irza Kartiko showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fabio Quexal in the 71st minute of the match. Danang Darmuis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tri Mahayasa, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. Trisna Utomo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Irza Kartiko having to interfere. The supporters of Saint Latics FC booed when PSM Garoentang was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hilman Siahaya didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fabio Quexal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Irza Kartiko having to interfere. A collision led to PSM Garoentang getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Oji Rangkuti hit a great ball. Danang Darmuis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tri Mahayasa, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. Fabio Quexal blasted a shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Irza Kartiko having to make a save. Ermegildo Jokin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 97th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Irza Kartiko having to interfere. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.