League Play-Off

Kesikan
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Dian Tarigan took the kick off in the first half of the match. Pandapotan Tarigan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ricky Mainaky, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Fery Panjaitan during the 3rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 4th minute, Fery Panjaitan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Noenoesan booed when Kesikan FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fery Panjaitan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Kesikan FC's Fery Panjaitan got his second yellow card of the match in the 9th minute. The referee ordered Fery Panjaitan off the ground. In the 10th minute, Fery Panjaitan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Kitam Dewa took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 10th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Pandapotan Tarigan. Kesikan FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Dian Tarigan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pandapotan Tarigan having to interfere. Femi Putiray charged in rather forcefully in the 13th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Femi Putiray the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 14 played minutes Noenoesan got a freekick which was hit by Femi Putiray. 17 minutes into the match, Kesikan FC's Taufik Guci sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Andre Rai narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 19th minute Dian Tarigan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pandapotan Tarigan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Kesikan FC's zone, Ricky Mainaky stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pandapotan Tarigan came out of the goal and Ricky Mainaky tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Rabun Ginting received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Andre Rai tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dian Tarigan in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pandapotan Tarigan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a little luck, Noenoesan's Andre Rai got control of the ball when Rabun Ginting tried to sneak it across the goal line. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

Steve Guchi charged in rather forcefully in the 53rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Steve Guchi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Kesikan FC getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Steve Guchi hit a great ball. Andre Rai took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rabun Ginting, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 74 minutes, Ricky Mainaky managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Noenoesan's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ricky Mainaky was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Rabun Ginting recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 87th minute, Steve Guchi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Kitam Dewa came up free with the goalie in the 88th minute, the Noenoesan 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 Kitam Dewa couldn't finish the play. Femi Putiray sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 95 minutes, Ricky Mainaky managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Noenoesan's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ricky Mainaky was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Kesikan FC were victorious despite being under pressure from Noenoesan for much of the match.