League Play-Off

Empurang
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Haikal Ketaren kicked off to start the match. Sembuh's Firdaus Reza played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Haikal Ketaren in the 3rd minute of play. Gendo Prima kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. Sembuh's Djati Hidayat couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 10th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Empurang FC. When Gendo Prima fell near the penalty area in the 12th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Empurang FC's protests and gave Gendo Prima a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Sembuh booed when Empurang FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gendo Prima didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 31 played minutes Sembuh got a freekick which was hit by Mahadi Sembiring. If Haikal Ketaren had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Firdaus Reza made an important save on a dangerous shot by Hastomo Martin in the 36th minute. Boy Haryanto-Ie showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jatuh Guci in the 37th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Empurang FC's Dede Panjaitan got a free kick in the 43rd minute. 46 minutes into the match, Sembuh's Ade Sitepu sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Boy Haryanto-Ie narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jatuh Guci to strike the kick off in the second half. When Empurang FC's Gendo Prima in the 55th minute got a chance for a shot 55th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sembuh's goalie prevented a goal. In the 62nd match minute, Empurang FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kia Piliang to maneuver through the defense. Firdaus Reza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Haikal Ketaren in the 67th minute of the match. Ade Sitepu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Boy Haryanto-Ie having to interfere. Sembuh's Firdaus Reza played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Haikal Ketaren in the 74th minute of play. 76 minutes had been played when some careless play by Sembuh's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Djati Darwis was slow to take the kick. During this time Empurang FC's players had a chance to rest. A nice corner shot did that Djati Darwis got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Firdaus Reza quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. If Haikal Ketaren had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Firdaus Reza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Haikal Ketaren in the 88th minute of play. Hastomo Martin 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. Jakob Sitorus hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 94th minute, Hastomo Martin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Empurang FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Hastomo Martin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Firdaus Reza breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Ade Sitepu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 98th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.