League Play-Off

Sematu
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) PSS Sematu's Novri Hudaya 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. Hasan Darussalam showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Novri Duaramuri, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. After 4 minutes, Novri Duaramuri mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sendooko FC and the PSS Sematu players grew even worse after the yellow card. PSS Sematu were awarded a corner in the 7th minute after Sendooko FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Dewa Sagala took the corner. PSS Sematu's Dewa Sagala was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Didik Tutuarima in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. The audience was convinced that Wawan Jayakesuma's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Hasan Darussalam was relentless in the 9th minute of the game. Didik Tutuarima made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Novri Hudaya in the 14th minute of play. Bujang Sitompul sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Malin Anggakusuma fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Didik Tutuarima having to interfere. Bujang Sitompul recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 20th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Bujang Sitompul fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hasan Darussalam having to interfere. Wawan Jayakesuma fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hasan Darussalam having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Wawan Jayakesuma in the 26th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hasan Darussalam saved PSS Sematu from getting behind. Fadhly Mangkulangit hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. After 34 minutes of play, Sendooko FC's Wawan Jayakesuma made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Hasan Darussalam was left in no man's land by his defense there! After a rather tough play, PSS Sematu's Fadhly Mangkulangit got a free kick in the 39th minute. Wawan Jayakesuma received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Hasan Darussalam tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Wawan Jayakesuma's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Hasan Darussalam read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 43rd minute of play. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Bujang Sitompul was the one to do the kick off. In the 54th minute, Novri Hudaya made a precise shot to the right of Didik Tutuarima. Sendooko FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. After a defensive mix-up in PSS Sematu's zone, Wawan Jayakesuma stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hasan Darussalam came out of the goal and Wawan Jayakesuma tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 61 minutes into the match, PSS Sematu's goalkeeper Hasan Darussalam had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Wawan Jayakesuma. PSS Sematu's Malin Anggakusuma got a good chance for a goal in the 66th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 68th minute, Wawan Jayakesuma managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sendooko FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Wawan Jayakesuma was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Hasan Darussalam breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ayi Batola charged in rather forcefully in the 76th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ayi Batola the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 81 minutes into the game, Khaidir Kalangi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. PSS Sematu's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sendooko FC the free kick. In the 81st minute, one of PSS Sematu:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for PSS Sematu. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Wawan Jayakesuma during the 96th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 96 played minutes Sendooko FC got a freekick which was hit by Wawan Jayakesuma.