League Play-Off

Estana
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Wahyu Kooth got the match started through his kick off. Mahadi Dewa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sigit Karo-karo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 5th minute of play. After a rather tough play, PSP Langen's Andre Simamora got a free kick in the 9th minute. When Kompos Romatua fell near the penalty area in the 10th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Estana's protests and gave Kompos Romatua a yellow card for diving instead. Kompos Romatua hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. Wahyu Kooth struck a weak shot in the 12th minute. Sigit Karo-karo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for PSP Langen. In the 21st match minute, Estana was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kompos Romatua to maneuver through the defense. If Mahadi Dewa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. PSP Langen's Darius Mainaky played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Romi Hidayat in the 29th minute of play. After 33 played minutes Estana got a freekick which was hit by Pandapotan Kooth. Ferry Budikusuma hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Mahadi Dewa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sigit Karo-karo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 38th minute of play. Ferry Budikusuma charged in rather forcefully in the 40th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ferry Budikusuma the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Estana's Fadhly Hans got a good chance for a goal in the 43rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 47th minute the ball was on its way in behind PSP Langen's goalkeeper Darius Mainaky, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The Estana players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. PSP Langen were winning 0-1.

Sipiongot Sitorus's late challenge caught a Estana's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Sipiongot Sitorus helped the player get up and apologised. Sipiongot Sitorus kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. Rexy Piliang took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 52nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Darius Mainaky. PSP Langen's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. With a little luck, Estana's Sigit Karo-karo got control of the ball when Mahadi Dewa tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wahyu Kooth in the 57th minute of play forced Estana's goalkeeper Sigit Karo-karo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Romi Hidayat received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Darius Mainaky tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Micky Fitriansyah kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. A collision led to PSP Langen getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Sipiongot Sitorus hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Romi Hidayat in the 78th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Darius Mainaky prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Romi Hidayat had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Fadhly Hans sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 89 minutes into the match, PSP Langen's goal looked a bit too open when Romi Hidayat came free, but Darius Mainaky reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Wahyu Kooth received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Sigit Karo-karo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Wahyu Kooth blasted a shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sigit Karo-karo having to make a save. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. PSP Langen had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.