League Play-Off

Timbukar
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Rendy Suwandi made the kick off which started today's match. Hadiman Sawor hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. Rendy Suwandi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Khoir Prastowo having to interfere. In the 19th minute, Timbukar FC's Slamet Hadinata ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Khoir Prastowo. Khoir Prastowo yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. Hikmat Hartono stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Arjuna Nugroho's shot from short distance in the 22nd minute. Rendy Suwandi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Khoir Prastowo having to interfere. Khoir Prastowo was out of position in the 42 minute of play, and Thomas Mantra capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Thomas Mantra really showed his touch with that goal: 2-1. After 47 played minutes Candulan got a freekick which was hit by Herry Suheri. Thomas Mantra who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 49thth minute tested the skills of Khoir Prastowo when he managed to save the team from getting behind. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Arjuna Nugroho stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Thomas Mantra in the 55th minute of play forced Candulan's goalkeeper Khoir Prastowo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Timbukar FC's Hikmat Hartono got control of the ball when Sukri Shahab tried to sneak it across the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Slamet Hadinata during the 59th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 60th minute, Slamet Hadinata hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 62nd match minute, Timbukar FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Slamet Hadinata to maneuver through the defense. Hikmat Hartono showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arjuna Nugroho, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. Rendy Suwandi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Khoir Prastowo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Khoir Prastowo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thomas Mantra in the 66th minute of the match. Thomas Mantra blasted a shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Khoir Prastowo having to make a save. Rendy Suwandi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Hikmat Hartono showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arjuna Nugroho in the 81st minute of the match. When Candulan's Arjuna Nugroho in the 82nd minute got a chance for a shot 82nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Timbukar FC's goalie prevented a goal. Rendy Suwandi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Arjuna Nugroho blasted a shot towards the goal in the 98th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Hikmat Hartono having to make a save. When the referee ended the match the Timbukar FC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.