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Tataikudju
Spectators: 6690 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1690, VIP seats: 0) In the 6th match minute, Tataikudju FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paijo Harjo to maneuver through the defense. After 8 played minutes Tataikudju FC got a freekick which was hit by Ruben Birowo. Ruben Birowo's late challenge caught a PS Pindolo's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ruben Birowo helped the player get up and apologised. Ruben Birowo hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. In the 15th minute, Thomas Supriono made a precise shot to the right of Ponirin Pelangi. Tataikudju FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yadi Ardiansyah in the 20th minute of play forced Tataikudju FC's goalkeeper Ponirin Pelangi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thomas Supriono took the ball and in the 27 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ponirin Pelangi. Ponirin Pelangi dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. The crowd rose to their feet as Aldri Darusman kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Fandi Hamid. That made the score 1-2 in the 32 minute of play. Ponirin Pelangi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Thomas Supriono's shot from short distance in the 36th minute. After a defensive mix-up in PS Pindolo's zone, Aldri Darusman stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fandi Hamid came out of the goal and Aldri Darusman tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After the first half PS Pindolo were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

After a rather tough play, PS Pindolo's Max Jatnika got a free kick in the 52nd minute. Yadi Ardiansyah received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Ponirin Pelangi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With splendid footwork Thomas Supriono arrived in front of goal to shoot 1-3 by the left pole in the game's 56th minute. Andi Hermansyah kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. After 63 played minutes Thomas Supriono rounded Tataikudju FC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-4. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Thomas Supriono in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ponirin Pelangi saved Tataikudju FC from getting behind. In the 69th minute, Thomas Supriono fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Ponirin Pelangi, passed just outside the right post. Thomas Supriono 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. After a defensive mix-up in Tataikudju FC's zone, Thomas Supriono stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ponirin Pelangi came out of the goal and Thomas Supriono tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 77 minutes, Yadi Ardiansyah managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. PS Pindolo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Yadi Ardiansyah was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ponirin Pelangi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thomas Supriono in the 79th minute of the match. After 81 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Tataikudju FC! Ponirin Pelangi went to the wrong direction when Jufri Mulia was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. Thomas Supriono received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Ponirin Pelangi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Thomas Supriono in the 96th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ponirin Pelangi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Yadi Ardiansyah recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 99th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When the match was over PS Pindolo could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Tataikudju FC throughout the match.