League Play-Off

Kanigaran Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Nurcholish Danuarta got the match started through his kick off. In the 4th minute the ball was on its way in behind Tangsi FC's goalkeeper Ringgo Mursadat, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The nice shot from Jonathan Romansyah in the 9thth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Ringgo Mursadat had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. 11 minutes into the game, Sukma Ardiwilaga was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tangsi FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Kanigaran FC the free kick. Sukma Ardiwilaga hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. Ringgo Mursadat made a fantastic save in the 20th minute, when Jonathan Romansyah sent off a good shot on target. A collision led to Tangsi FC getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Kahlil Pasaribu hit a great ball. Kanigaran FC's Zein Taufiqurrahman got a good chance for a goal in the 21st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Nurcholish Danuarta had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Kanigaran FC's Umar Daryana played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rio Ohorella in the 27th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Rio Ohorella's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Umar Daryana was relentless in the 28th minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nurcholish Danuarta in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Umar Daryana prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Suwita Mulia kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. Jonathan Romansyah took the ball and in the 41 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ringgo Mursadat. Ringgo Mursadat dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. After a rather tough play, Tangsi FC's Jehad Mujahidin got a free kick in the 44th minute. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Zein Taufiqurrahman to strike the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the game, Nurcholish Danuarta recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Umar Daryana. Nurcholish Danuarta showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. M. Fachrul Laksono was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 57 minutes into the match. 57 minutes into the game, one of Kanigaran FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Soleh Pattiselano charged in rather forcefully in the 62nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Soleh Pattiselano the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Soleh Pattiselano hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Rio Ohorella received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Umar Daryana tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Rio Ohorella came up free with the goalie in the 78th minute, the Tangsi FC 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 Rio Ohorella couldn't finish the play. Umar Daryana showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nurcholish Danuarta, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. Jonathan Romansyah sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rio Ohorella sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Kanigaran FC's zone, Nurcholish Danuarta stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Umar Daryana came out of the goal and Nurcholish Danuarta tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The Tangsi FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.