League Play-Off

Palihan
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind PSB Genyem's goalkeeper Eman Jayakesuma, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Mandra Paat received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Eman Jayakesuma tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 9th minute, Mandra Paat managed to get in a good position for a shot. Palihan FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Mandra Paat was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eman Jayakesuma breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Wawan Tecuari recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 11th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Affan Puspito kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. Ateng Fatahillah's late challenge caught a PSB Genyem's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ateng Fatahillah helped the player get up and apologised. In the 20th minute, Ateng Fatahillah hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jeffry Puang took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Firman Sephtianda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mandra Paat was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 23rd minute. Palihan FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Jeffry Puang showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wawan Tecuari in the 29th minute of the match. Eman Jayakesuma took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mandra Paat, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 38 minutes into the game, Anzarra Wenas was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. PSB Genyem's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Palihan FC the free kick. If Wawan Tecuari had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Maman Fitrianto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Eman Jayakesuma tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Firman Sephtianda made the kick off in the second half. A collision led to PSB Genyem getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Benyamin Suseno hit a great ball. Eman Jayakesuma showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maman Fitrianto in the 59th minute of the match. Anzarra Wenas was shown his second yellow card after 59 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 60th minute, Anzarra Wenas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 61st minute, Mandra Paat 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. Maman Fitrianto's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Eman Jayakesuma read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 62nd minute of play. Eman Jayakesuma came out of the goal in the 72nd minute to try and stop a shot by Palihan FC's Maman Fitrianto. But to his dismay, Maman Fitrianto quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. After having played for 78 minutes, Mandra Paat managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Palihan FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mandra Paat was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 79 minutes into the game, Benyamin Suseno was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. PSB Genyem's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Palihan FC the free kick. In the 82nd minute, Firman Sephtianda hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Eman Jayakesuma didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Mandra Paat went, in the 88th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-0 was the resulting score. 93 minutes into the match, PSB Genyem's goal looked a bit too open when Mandra Paat came free, but Eman Jayakesuma reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. PSB Genyem's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.