League

Red Anfield
Spectators: 8457 (Terracing: 6344, Seating: 1944, VIP seats: 169) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Arief Anhar got the match started through his kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Haji Bolot during the 9th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Zulkifli Sujana showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Omo Sumadipraja, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. Omo Sumadipraja kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. Imran Baihaqi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 17th minute of the match, but Gandung Rahardjo made a huge save. Arief Anhar recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 18th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Haji Bolot fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gandung Rahardjo having to interfere. Gandung Rahardjo made a fantastic save in the 23rd minute, when Arief Anhar sent off a good shot on target. After 25 played minutes Lupus United got a freekick which was hit by Sokratis Valkanis. An unexpectedly hard shot by Haji Bolot in the 28th minute of play forced FONGIE's goalkeeper Gandung Rahardjo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 28 minutes into the game, Haji Bolot cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Gandung Rahardjo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Arief Anhars short, quick shot in the 40thth minute got Gandung Rahardjo to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Damian Fachrurozi hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. In the 43rd minute, Leysus Himawan left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FONGIE fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. After a rather tough play, Lupus United's Sokratis Valkanis got a free kick in the 46th minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Leysus Himawan made the kick off in the second half. When the match had gone on for 52 minutes, Arief Anhar put it in 2-1 from a short distance just to the right of Gandung Rahardjo. In the 57th minute, Haji Bolot 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. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Arief Anhar in the 59th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gandung Rahardjo saved FONGIE from getting behind. 64 minutes into the game, Lupus United's Haji Bolot nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gandung Rahardjo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. 68 minutes into the match, Arief Anhar had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Gandung Rahardjo. FONGIE's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Arief Anhar was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-1. Through an outstanding action, after 72 minutes, Zulkifli Sujana successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. After some fancy dribbling in the 75th minute, Haji Bolot managed to get in a good position for a shot. Lupus United's supporters rose to their feet, but Haji Bolot was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gandung Rahardjo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 76thth minute of the game Arief Anhar who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FONGIE's Gandung Rahardjo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After having played for 78 minutes, Arief Anhar managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Lupus United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Arief Anhar was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. FONGIE's Gandung Rahardjo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arief Anhar in the 80th minute of play. Vasco Perdigão received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Gandung Rahardjo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gandung Rahardjo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Imran Baihaqi, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. After a rather tough play, FONGIE's Tommy Irwansyah got a free kick in the 84th minute. Gandung Rahardjo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Imran Baihaqi in the 86th minute of the match. Arief Anhar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gandung Rahardjo having to interfere. 97 minutes into the match, FONGIE's goal looked a bit too open when Arief Anhar came free, but Gandung Rahardjo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. There was no doubt that Lupus United were the better team. Lupus United's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.