League Play-Off

Citere Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Daus Fitriansyah got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute Daus Fitriansyah shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Donnie Simanungkalit saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Naikmeko FC's Donnie Simanungkalit proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 16th minute of the match, managed to save Naikmeko FC from getting a goal against them. After a rather tough play, Naikmeko FC's Haikal Wibowo got a free kick in the 20th minute. A collision led to Naikmeko FC getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Haikal Wibowo hit a great ball. After some careless play in the Citere defense, Ade Sipayung kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Hendrawan Martin. The Citere fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Hendrawan Martin should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iswadi Sarwanto in the 35th minute of play forced Citere's goalkeeper Hendrawan Martin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Iswadi Sarwanto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 41 minutes into the match, Citere's goal looked a bit too open when Ade Sipayung came free, but Hendrawan Martin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 47th minute, Daus Fitriansyah managed to get in a good position for a shot. Citere's supporters rose to their feet, but Daus Fitriansyah was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Donnie Simanungkalit breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Ade Sipayung to make the kick off. 53 minutes into the game, Ade Sipayung recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Hendrawan Martin. Ade Sipayung showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. Daus Fitriansyah received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Donnie Simanungkalit tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 64 minutes into the game, Hardy Waluyo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Naikmeko FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Citere the free kick. The supporters of Citere booed when Naikmeko FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hardy Waluyo didn't get a good kick on the ball. 65 minutes into the game, Citere's Leonard Dewa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Donnie Simanungkalit made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. After a defensive mix-up in Citere's zone, Ade Sipayung stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hendrawan Martin came out of the goal and Ade Sipayung tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Kia Putiray's late challenge caught a Naikmeko FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Kia Putiray helped the player get up and apologised. Hendrawan Martin was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 73rd minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Djati Sipayung. In the 74th match minute, Naikmeko FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Budi Yarman to maneuver through the defense. Donnie Simanungkalit made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daus Fitriansyah in the 76th minute of play. Iswadi Sarwanto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Naikmeko FC's Donnie Simanungkalit played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ricky Dermawan in the 84th minute of play. After having played for 84 minutes, Ricky Dermawan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Citere's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ricky Dermawan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 94 minutes into the match, Citere's Daus Fitriansyah sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Donnie Simanungkalit narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 95th match minute, Citere was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wahyu Waluyo to maneuver through the defense. 96 minutes into the match, Naikmeko FC's Djati Sipayung broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Naikmeko FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.