League Play-Off

Inderapura Stadion
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Iram Leimena made the kick off which started today's match. Eko Handoko sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 9th minute, Iram Leimena ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Ferry Hidayat was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. In the 13th minute Eko Handoko shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ferry Hidayat saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Inderapura FC's Arthur Likumahua got a good chance for a goal in the 23rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Iram Leimena during the 24th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 24 played minutes PSS Waroe got a freekick which was hit by Iram Leimena. Arthur Likumahua sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Arthur Likumahua recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 28th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 34 minutes into the match, Inderapura FC's Arthur Likumahua sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Arief Suryadinata narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 43rd minute, Eko Handoko 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. Iram Leimena received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Ferry Hidayat tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Irwan Mardiansyah made the kick off in the second half. Inderapura FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 54th minute, when Iram Leimena scored to the left of an out of position Ferry Hidayat, making the score, 0-2. Ferry Hidayat took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Iram Leimena, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Iram Leimena struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Ferry Hidayat didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for PSS Waroe. 63 minutes into the match, Inderapura FC's goal looked a bit too open when Iram Leimena came free, but Ferry Hidayat reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 66 minutes into the game, Sunar Kusumo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. PSS Waroe's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Inderapura FC the free kick. After 66 played minutes PSS Waroe got a freekick which was hit by Sunar Kusumo. Irwan Mardiansyah received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Arief Suryadinata tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Irwan Mardiansyah managed to get in a good position for a shot. Inderapura FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Irwan Mardiansyah was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arief Suryadinata breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 75 minutes of play, Inderapura FC's Irwan Mardiansyah made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Arief Suryadinata was left in no man's land by his defense there! The supporters of PSS Waroe booed when Inderapura FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gofar Supardi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Inderapura FC's Ferry Hidayat played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iram Leimena in the 83rd minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Iram Leimena in the 85th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ferry Hidayat prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Arthur Likumahua blasted a shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Arief Suryadinata having to make a save. In the 95th minute, Iram Leimena left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The PSS Waroe fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-3. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. PSS Waroe had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.