League Play-Off

Tjitjarita Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Wahyu Ramadhonna got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rio Sembiring in the 4th minute of play forced Tjitjarita's goalkeeper Rexy Idris to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Boy Kooth recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 6th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Boy Kooth could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 10th minute of the match, but Bulsky Haryanto-Ie made a huge save. In the 11th minute of the match, Wahyu Ramadhonna tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Bulsky Haryanto-Ie saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 12th minute, Rio Sembiring got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 21st minute, Darius Sipayung managed to get in a good position for a shot. PSM Djatitekek's supporters rose to their feet, but Darius Sipayung was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rexy Idris breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Darius Sipayung might have been able to make a better finish in the 26th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Rexy Idris. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Darius Sipayung ran back to his position shaking his head. Boy Kooth recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 29th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Wahyu Ramadhonna's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Bulsky Haryanto-Ie read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 35th minute of play. After 41 played minutes Tjitjarita got a freekick which was hit by Ferry Martin. After some fancy dribbling in the 42nd minute, Rio Sembiring managed to get in a good position for a shot. PSM Djatitekek's supporters rose to their feet, but Rio Sembiring was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rexy Idris breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Darius Sipayung had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Darius Sipayung was the one to do the kick off. After a rather tough play, Tjitjarita's Jojo Sinambela got a free kick in the 53rd minute. 55 minutes into the game, Rio Sembiring recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Rexy Idris. Rio Sembiring showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. Rio Sembiring fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rexy Idris having to interfere. Rexy Idris made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Darius Sipayung in the 72nd minute of play. Bulsky Haryanto-Ie showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wahyu Ramadhonna in the 73rd minute of the match. After having played for 75 minutes, Darius Sipayung managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. PSM Djatitekek's supporters crossed their fingers, but Darius Sipayung was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Wahyu Ramadhonna had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Tjitjarita's zone, Rio Sembiring stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rexy Idris came out of the goal and Rio Sembiring tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 89thth minute of the game Darius Sipayung who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Tjitjarita's Rexy Idris was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Darius Sipayung received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Rexy Idris came out and tried to block the shot, but Darius Sipayung slotted it home off the left post making it 0-3 in the 93rd minute. PSM Djatitekek's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.