League Play-Off

Joppingar Stadium
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ucup Kurnia made the kick off which started today's match. Batara Lelono hit a great freekick 2 minutes into the match. 7 minutes into the match, Joppingar's goal looked a bit too open when Zulfikar Hermansyah came free, but Francis Thamrin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rolly Bangun could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 14th minute of the match, but Patar Alexander made a huge save. Patar Alexander made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ucup Kurnia in the 16th minute of play. Ucup Kurnia struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Patar Alexander didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Joppingar. In the 24th match minute, PS Matur was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Evan Ekayana to maneuver through the defense. Patar Alexander showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ucup Kurnia in the 27th minute of the match. Datuk Sutarsa kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. 31 minutes into the match, Joppingar's Darso Wiriadipura broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Patar Alexander showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ucup Kurnia, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. After a defensive mix-up in PS Matur's zone, Rolly Bangun stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Patar Alexander came out of the goal and Rolly Bangun tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Zulfikar Hermansyah was the one to do the kick off. After having played for 52 minutes, Ucup Kurnia managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Joppingar's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ucup Kurnia was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Patar Alexander showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rolly Bangun in the 54th minute of the match. After 55 played minutes PS Matur got a freekick which was hit by Evan Ekayana. Rolly Bangun blasted a shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Patar Alexander having to make a save. A collision led to Joppingar getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Erwin Sudarno hit a great ball. A hard shot by Meggy Salisbury from long distance, 65 minutes into the match, got Francis Thamrin's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. After 66 played minutes PS Matur got a freekick which was hit by Victor Afiff. Warsidi Kartolo hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. Rolly Bangun took the ball and in the 89 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Patar Alexander. Patar Alexander dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. After 93 minutes of play, Joppingar's Ucup Kurnia made it 3-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Patar Alexander was left in no man's land by his defense there! When the referee ended the match the Joppingar players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.