Official Cup

GELORA JEMBer UTara
Spectators: 197 (Terracing: 149, Seating: 45, VIP seats: 3) ForestFire's Lucas Navarro 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. ForestFire's Shaki Conn proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 3rd minute of the match, managed to save ForestFire from getting a goal against them. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rahmad Lunggana in the 7th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Shaki Conn saved ForestFire from getting behind. In the 12th minute, Rahmad Lunggana 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lucas Eger in the 16th minute of play forced ForestFire's goalkeeper Shaki Conn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 19 minutes into the match, ForestFire's goal looked a bit too open when Rahmad Lunggana came free, but Shaki Conn reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. JEMBer UTara were awarded a corner in the 21th minute after ForestFire's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Cai Jun Wei took the corner. Rahmad Lunggana recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 22nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 25 minutes into the match, JEMBer UTara's Rahmad Lunggana sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Shaki Conn narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Rahmad Lunggana struck a weak shot in the 30th minute. Shaki Conn didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for JEMBer UTara. In the 34th minute the ball was on its way in behind ForestFire's goalkeeper Shaki Conn, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Javier Perpiñán made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tracy Shah in the 36th minute of play. In the 38th minute the ball was on its way in behind ForestFire's goalkeeper Shaki Conn, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 41 minutes into the match, JEMBer UTara's goal looked a bit too open when Tracy Shah came free, but Javier Perpiñán reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 43 minutes, Rahmad Lunggana managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. JEMBer UTara's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rahmad Lunggana was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 46 minutes into the match, ForestFire's goalkeeper Shaki Conn had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rahmad Lunggana. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

JEMBer UTara's Sonny Hidayat was substituted for Jojon Kili-kili. The wind increased when Rahmad Lunggana made the kick off in the second half. Rahmad Lunggana struck a weak shot in the 57th minute. Shaki Conn didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for JEMBer UTara. 58 minutes into the game, Rolly Salisbury was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. JEMBer UTara's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ForestFire the free kick. Rolly Salisbury kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. Shaki Conn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rahmad Lunggana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rahmad Lunggana in the 61st minute of play forced ForestFire's goalkeeper Shaki Conn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, JEMBer UTara's Javier Perpiñán got control of the ball when Tracy Shah tried to sneak it across the goal line. Javier Perpiñán made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ben Gilliam in the 66th minute. After 68 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for ForestFire! ForestFire:s Shaki Conn showed great skill when he stopped Rahmad Lunggana:s penalty. Rahmad Lunggana's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Shaki Conn read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 73rd minute of play. With an all-out effort, ForestFire's Javier Perpiñán threw himself towards the right post 79 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Lucas Navarro, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. The supporters of ForestFire booed when JEMBer UTara was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ren Dang didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Tracy Shah got free with Javier Perpiñán in the 83rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Tracy Shah who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 83rdth minute tested the skills of Javier Perpiñán when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After 88 minutes ForestFire's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Cai Jun Wei who took care of the corner kick. Sonny Hidayat was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Ren Dang charged in rather forcefully in the 89th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ren Dang the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 89 played minutes JEMBer UTara got a freekick which was hit by Ren Dang. 91 minutes into the match, JEMBer UTara's goalkeeper Javier Perpiñán had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tracy Shah. In the 95th minute the ball was on its way in behind ForestFire's goalkeeper Shaki Conn, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 97th minute, Rahmad Lunggana managed to get in a good position for a shot. JEMBer UTara's supporters rose to their feet, but Rahmad Lunggana was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Shaki Conn breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After some fancy dribbling in the 99th minute, Rahmad Lunggana managed to get in a good position for a shot. JEMBer UTara's supporters rose to their feet, but Rahmad Lunggana was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Shaki Conn breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.