League Play-Off

Simakalo
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Ivan Rupawan started the match with the kick off. If Ivan Rupawan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 11th minute Dadang Wijatmiko shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kris Simatupang saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ivan Rupawan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kris Simatupang having to interfere. After a rather tough play, PSB Simakalo's Ivan Suryadi got a free kick in the 22nd minute. A collision led to PSB Simakalo getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. Umar Ardikusumah hit a great ball. Dadang Wijatmiko struck a weak shot in the 26th minute. Kris Simatupang didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for PSI Poendoe. The PSI Poendoe fans' excitement grew in the 31st match minute when PSI Poendoe's Ivan Rupawan looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ivan Rupawan in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Kris Simatupang prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Dadang Wijatmiko fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kris Simatupang having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ivan Rupawan in the 42nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Kris Simatupang saved PSB Simakalo from getting behind. 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.

In the 52nd minute, Dadang Wijatmiko left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The PSI Poendoe fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. After a defensive mix-up in PSB Simakalo's zone, Dadang Wijatmiko stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kris Simatupang came out of the goal and Dadang Wijatmiko tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 58th minute, PSI Poendoe's Ivan Rupawan dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-3. After some fancy dribbling in the 64th minute, Raihan Wirahadikusumah managed to get in a good position for a shot. PSB Simakalo's supporters rose to their feet, but Raihan Wirahadikusumah was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dudin Widura breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Dadang Wijatmiko sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 72nd minute, PSB Simakalo's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Ivan Rupawan fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Dadang Wijatmiko fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kris Simatupang having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in PSI Poendoe's zone, Kosin Hadinata stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dudin Widura came out of the goal and Kosin Hadinata tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Kris Simatupang showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ivan Rupawan, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. Kosin Hadinata hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. Kris Simatupang made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dadang Wijatmiko in the 96th minute. When the match had gone on for 96 minutes, Dadang Wijatmiko took a quick shot and it went in 0-4 without a chance for Kris Simatupang to make any attempt to save it. The PSI Poendoe 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.