League Play-Off

Bukitbatu
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Armand Tanujaya started the match with the kick off. In the 5th minute, Armand Tanujaya left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The PSP Tjirateun fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zulkifli Avianto in the 9th minute of play forced PSP Tjirateun's goalkeeper Pongky Darusman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 14th minute, Frits Khasali 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. In the 18th minute, Frits Khasali hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 23 minutes, Armand Tanujaya managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. PSP Tjirateun's supporters crossed their fingers, but Armand Tanujaya 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 24th minute Rhoma Fuadi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Purnomo Lopa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Iman Permana kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. Rhoma Fuadi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Purnomo Lopa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 37th minute, Rhoma Fuadi 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. When Armand Tanujaya came up free with the goalie in the 44th minute, the PSP Tjirateun 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 Armand Tanujaya couldn't finish the play.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Zulkifli Avianto made a kick off. 53 minutes into the game, Bukitbatu's Zulkifli Avianto nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pongky Darusman made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Rhoma Fuadi in the 58thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Purnomo Lopa, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Pongky Darusman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zulkifli Avianto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Bukitbatu getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Iman Permana hit a great ball. Rhoma Fuadis short, quick shot in the 68thth minute got Purnomo Lopa to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 75 minutes into the match, PSP Tjirateun's goal looked a bit too open when Frits Khasali came free, but Pongky Darusman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 75 minutes into the match, Frits Khasali had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Pongky Darusman. PSP Tjirateun's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Frits Khasali was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. After 79 played minutes PSP Tjirateun got a freekick which was hit by Rustam Panggabean. Pongky Darusman didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Zulkifli Avianto went, in the 83rd minute, to the upper right corner, 3-1 was the resulting score. In the 87th match minute, Bukitbatu was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iman Permana to maneuver through the defense. Bukitbatu's Purnomo Lopa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 90th minute of the match, managed to save Bukitbatu from getting a goal against them. Sutan Leimena received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Purnomo Lopa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Purnomo Lopa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Armand Tanujaya, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rhoma Fuadi who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 95thth minute tested the skills of Purnomo Lopa when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Frits Khasali received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 98th minute. Pongky Darusman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bukitbatu's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.