Official Cup

GODDESS PALACE
Spectators: 184 (Terracing: 139, Seating: 42, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ali Choy got the match started through his kick off. Dale Lim made a fantastic save in the 5th minute, when M. Ramdhan Sianturi sent off a good shot on target. Aang Arifin took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 6th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Dale Lim. Albirex Niigata FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 10 minutes into the game, RED SHARK FC's M. Ramdhan Sianturi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dale Lim made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. A hard shot 13 in the game by M. Ramdhan Sianturi from a close distance when the talented Dale Lim managed to make a qualified save. Albirex Niigata FC's players were relieved. When Albirex Niigata FC's Ali Choy in the 14th minute got a chance for a shot 14th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye RED SHARK FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 15th minute of the match Albirex Niigata FC got a corner. RED SHARK FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Hamir Keng ran over to the corner to take the kick. 16 minutes into the match, Albirex Niigata FC's goal looked a bit too open when Leo Musadeq came free, but Dale Lim reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Albirex Niigata FC's Dale Lim proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 22nd minute of the match, managed to save Albirex Niigata FC from getting a goal against them. Dale Lim made a fantastic save in the 23rd minute, when M. Ramdhan Sianturi sent off a good shot on target. Dale Lim stood somewhat misplaced when M. Ramdhan Sianturi came free in front of goal and shot 2-0 to the left of him in the 25 minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when M. Ramdhan Sianturi got free with Dale Lim in the 28th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Dale Lim made an important save on a dangerous shot by M. Ramdhan Sianturi in the 34th minute. In the 35th minute, Lamar Yang hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 37th minute Sílvio de Senna shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dale Lim saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Anton Fatah fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dale Lim having to interfere. Dale Lim made a fantastic save in the 40th minute, when Leo Musadeq sent off a good shot on target. After some fancy dribbling in the 41st minute, M. Ramdhan Sianturi managed to get in a good position for a shot. RED SHARK FC's supporters rose to their feet, but M. Ramdhan Sianturi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dale Lim breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of RED SHARK FC booed when Albirex Niigata FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Clive Politiek didn't get a good kick on the ball. RED SHARK FC's Narciso Emeterio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ali Choy in the 45th minute of play. After 45 minutes of play, Albirex Niigata FC's Ali Choy made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Narciso Emeterio was left in no man's land by his defense there! The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

Entong Simatupang charged in rather forcefully in the 51st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Entong Simatupang the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After having played for 52 minutes, Clive Politiek managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Albirex Niigata FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Clive Politiek was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Dale Lim showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from M. Ramdhan Sianturi, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. In the 56th minute, Leo Musadeq left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The RED SHARK FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-1. RED SHARK FC's Narciso Emeterio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ali Choy in the 59th minute of play. A collision led to RED SHARK FC getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. M. Ramdhan Sianturi hit a great ball. A collision led to RED SHARK FC getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Entong Simatupang hit a great ball. When Ali Choy came up free with the goalie in the 62nd minute, the Albirex Niigata FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ali Choy couldn't finish the play. Dale Lim showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leo Musadeq, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. After 68 minutes of play, RED SHARK FC's M. Ramdhan Sianturi made it 4-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Dale Lim was left in no man's land by his defense there! An unexpectedly hard shot by M. Ramdhan Sianturi in the 71st minute of play forced Albirex Niigata FC's goalkeeper Dale Lim to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 73rd minute Sílvio de Senna shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dale Lim saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 75 minutes into the match, M. Ramdhan Sianturi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dale Lim. Albirex Niigata FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that M. Ramdhan Sianturi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 5-1. When RED SHARK FC's Leo Musadeq in the 82nd minute got a chance for a shot 82nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Albirex Niigata FC's goalie prevented a goal. Dale Lim showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leo Musadeq in the 83rd minute of the match. Dale Lim showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leo Musadeq, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Dale Lim showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from M. Ramdhan Sianturi in the 91st minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Lamar Yang during the 91st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 91 played minutes Albirex Niigata FC got a freekick which was hit by Lamar Yang. Aang Arifin took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 92nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Dale Lim. Albirex Niigata FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. RED SHARK FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.