League Play-Off

Silambau Stadium
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Dewa Wijaya took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 5th minute, Taufik Priyatno hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jatuh Ketaren took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 6th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Hardy Hidayat. Silambau's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Thanks to some nice moves Steve Sarwanto could shoot a difficult shot in the 11th minute, which Haikal Subagdja however easily saved by the left post. A collision led to PSS Cireundeu getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Micky Wibowo hit a great ball. 14 minutes into the match, Silambau's Romi Budikusuma broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Steve Sarwanto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 16th minute. Haikal Subagdja tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Steve Sarwanto might have been able to make a better finish in the 18th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Haikal Subagdja. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Steve Sarwanto ran back to his position shaking his head. Dian Febrian received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Haikal Subagdja tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Awalludin Oktavianus had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 29 minutes into the match, Silambau's goal looked a bit too open when Awalludin Oktavianus came free, but Hardy Hidayat reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 29th minute, Taufik Priyatno hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Steve Sarwanto got free with Haikal Subagdja in the 32nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Dewa Wijaya recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 39th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Haikal Subagdja showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Steve Sarwanto, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. In the 52nd match minute, PSS Cireundeu was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rochy Oktavianus to maneuver through the defense. If Awalludin Oktavianus had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. If Steve Sarwanto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 66 minutes, Dian Febrian managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Silambau's supporters crossed their fingers, but Dian Febrian was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A collision led to Silambau getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Taufik Priyatno hit a great ball. 70 minutes into the match, Silambau's goal looked a bit too open when Dewa Wijaya came free, but Hardy Hidayat reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Awalludin Oktavianus received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Hardy Hidayat tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 79 minutes, Fadh Perangin-angin mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Silambau and the PSS Cireundeu players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Silambau's Fadh Perangin-angin got a free kick in the 79th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dewa Wijaya in the 80th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Hardy Hidayat prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When PSS Cireundeu's Dewa Wijaya in the 82nd minute got a chance for a shot 82nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Silambau's goalie prevented a goal. Awalludin Oktavianus sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Steve Sarwanto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 94 minutes into the match, PSS Cireundeu's goal looked a bit too open when Dian Febrian came free, but Haikal Subagdja reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Steve Sarwanto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Haikal Subagdja tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.