League Play-Off

Liwoetoeng Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Cecep Sipayung took the kick off in the first half of the match. Begulon's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Jakob Karo-karo 6 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-0. In the 8th match minute, PSS Liwoetoeng was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Djati Muchtaji to maneuver through the defense. When Begulon's Cecep Sipayung in the 11th minute got a chance for a shot 11th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye PSS Liwoetoeng's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 12th minute, Daus Barus managed to get in a good position for a shot. Begulon's supporters rose to their feet, but Daus Barus was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bulsky Martin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Alan Bangun kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. Cecep Sipayung struck a weak shot in the 16th minute. Bulsky Martin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Begulon. In the 18th minute, Alan Bangun hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jakob Karo-karo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dewa Sembiring having to interfere. In the 24th minute Jakob Karo-karo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dewa Sembiring saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dewa Sembiring didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Joko Ie went, in the 27th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-0 was the resulting score. Through an outstanding action, after 33 minutes, Dewa Sembiring successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. After having played for 34 minutes, Cecep Sipayung managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Begulon's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cecep Sipayung was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 36th minute, Cecep Sipayung left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Begulon fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. Dewa Sembiring came out of the goal in the 40th minute to try and stop a shot by PSS Liwoetoeng's Joko Ie. But to his dismay, Joko Ie quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-1. In the 46th minute, Jakob Karo-karo reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Dewa Sembiring. The goal made the score 4-1. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-1 at half-time.

Bulsky Martin stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cecep Sipayung's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Joko Ie during the 55th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, PSS Liwoetoeng's Joko Ie got a free kick in the 56th minute. In the 65th minute, Jakob Karo-karo ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Dewa Sembiring was frozen by the shot and now it was 5-2. In the 76th minute PSS Liwoetoeng were awarded a corner. Andi Darwis went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on PSS Liwoetoeng's corner Andi Darwis fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Dewa Sembiring quite easily take care of the ball. Bulsky Martin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daus Barus in the 80th minute. After 81 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Begulon! Joko Ie sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 88 played minutes, PSS Liwoetoeng's Djati Muchtaji shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Dewa Sembiring came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in PSS Liwoetoeng reached it. PSS Liwoetoeng were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Begulon for a fine match.