League Play-Off

Samako Stadion
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Mario Kooth started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nasum Hans during the 11th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Donnie Arbi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Firdaus Mainaky, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Donnie Arbi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tiar Piliang in the 17th minute. Nasum Hans was shown his second yellow card after 20 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 20th minute, Nasum Hans hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Donny Ridliwan took the ball and in the 23 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Henry Haryanto-Ie. Henry Haryanto-Ie dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Donnie Arbi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Firdaus Mainaky in the 27th minute of the match. If Tiar Piliang had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 30 minutes into the game, Firdaus Mainaky recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Donnie Arbi. Firdaus Mainaky showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. After a defensive mix-up in Tapaktuan's zone, Firdaus Mainaky stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Donnie Arbi came out of the goal and Firdaus Mainaky tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Donnie Arbi was a little too slow when Firdaus Mainaky got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 41st minute. The score was now 2-1. A hard shot 47 in the game by Tiar Piliang from a close distance when the talented Donnie Arbi managed to make a qualified save. Tapaktuan's players were relieved. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Firdaus Mainaky to make the kick off. Tiar Piliang recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 55th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Tapaktuan's Donnie Arbi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tiar Piliang in the 67th minute of play. A collision led to Tapaktuan getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Heri Panjaitan hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Tapaktuan's zone, Firdaus Mainaky stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Donnie Arbi came out of the goal and Firdaus Mainaky tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Samako FC booed when Tapaktuan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Heri Panjaitan didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 89th minute Firdaus Mainaky shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Donnie Arbi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 89th minute, Firdaus Mainaky left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Samako FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-2. The supporters of Samako FC booed when Tapaktuan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Heri Panjaitan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sipiongot Guchi charged in rather forcefully in the 95th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Sipiongot Guchi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 95 played minutes Samako FC got a freekick which was hit by Sipiongot Guchi. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Samako FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Tapaktuan had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.