League Play-Off

Mnamuk
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Putra Mnamuk's Asrin Mangkunagara started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After having played for 3 minutes, Martinus Kaimu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Putra Sepauk's supporters crossed their fingers, but Martinus Kaimu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 6 minutes into the game, Fadhil Ramandha cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Raihan Bangun was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 10 minutes, Martinus Kaimu mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Putra Sepauk and the Putra Mnamuk players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Putra Sepauk's Martinus Kaimu got a free kick in the 10th minute. After taking down the ball on Putra Mnamuk's corner Zulkarnaen Makariem fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Avanti Chaniago quite easily take care of the ball. Raihan Bangun took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fadhil Ramandha, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Putra Sepauk's Jojo Parlindungan in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Putra Mnamuk's goalie prevented a goal. Raihan Bangun showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fadhil Ramandha in the 18th minute of the match. In the 20th minute of the match Eka Kurnia shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Avanti Chaniago showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. A collision led to Putra Sepauk getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Martinus Kaimu hit a great ball. Putra Mnamuk's Kemal Suebu got a good chance for a goal in the 26th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With splendid footwork Asrin Mangkunagara arrived in front of goal to shoot 1-1 by the left pole in the game's 28th minute. In the 32nd minute, Asrin Mangkunagara 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. Asrin Mangkunagara received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Avanti Chaniago tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Asrin Mangkunagara struck a weak shot in the 38th minute. Avanti Chaniago didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Putra Mnamuk. Avanti Chaniago made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Asrin Mangkunagara in the 45th minute of play. Kemal Suebu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Avanti Chaniago having to interfere. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Jojo Parlindungan made the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute, Fadhil Ramandha 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. Kemal Suebu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Putra Mnamuk's Raihan Bangun played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jojo Parlindungan in the 66th minute of play. Fadhil Ramandha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Avanti Chaniago made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Asrin Mangkunagara in the 69th minute of play. Asrin Mangkunagara recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 73rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 89th minute, Asrin Mangkunagara 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. The Putra Mnamuk manager could be seen shouting at his players as they walked down the tunnel after the match. He was clearly angry that they had squandered their superior possession, allowing Putra Sepauk to win.