U18 World League

Durian Arena
Spectators: 7623 (Terracing: 5718, Seating: 1753, VIP seats: 152) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Tyrell Klein made the kick off which started today's match. Phillip Mhlongo was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but M. Andik Sumadipraja showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 3 minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tyrell Klein in the 9th minute of play forced Durian FC's goalkeeper Ardha Handoyo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Syamsul Rinaldi came up free with the goalie in the 20th minute, the Durian 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 Syamsul Rinaldi couldn't finish the play. In the 24th minute of the match, Syamsul Rinaldi tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Phillip Mhlongo saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Durian FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Egi Asmawan in the 25th minute. Egi Asmawan made a great header on Durian FC's corner, it was just that Eiffel's Phillip Mhlongo managed to reach the ball for a save. The crowd rose to their feet as Durian FC's M. Andik Sumadipraja slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Phillip Mhlongo. That made the score 4-0 after 32 minutes of play. M. Andik Sumadipraja sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dasep Latul recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 41st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 46 minutes into the match, Durian FC's goal looked a bit too open when Tyrell Klein came free, but Ardha Handoyo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 47th minute, Syamsul Rinaldi reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Phillip Mhlongo. The goal made the score 5-0. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 5-0.

Syamsul Rinaldi charged in rather forcefully in the 53rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Syamsul Rinaldi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Durian FC getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Syamsul Rinaldi hit a great ball. M. Andik Sumadipraja's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Phillip Mhlongo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 56th minute of play. In the 62nd minute, Budi Pradnyana made a precise shot to the right of Phillip Mhlongo. Eiffel's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 6-0. After a defensive mix-up in Eiffel's zone, Romi Waskito stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Phillip Mhlongo came out of the goal and Romi Waskito tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Eiffel getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Tyrell Klein hit a great ball. The supporters of Durian FC booed when Eiffel was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Samuel Takalani didn't get a good kick on the ball. 70 minutes into the match, Syamsul Rinaldi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Phillip Mhlongo. Eiffel's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Syamsul Rinaldi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 7-0. In the 75th minute the ball was on its way in behind Eiffel's goalkeeper Phillip Mhlongo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. A collision led to Eiffel getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Basil Khomane hit a great ball. In the 81st minute of the match Egi Asmawan sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Phillip Mhlongo skillfully saved the ball. Phillip Mhlongo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from M. Andik Sumadipraja, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. In the 87th minute M. Andik Sumadipraja shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Phillip Mhlongo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 88 minutes Eiffel's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Egi Asmawan who took care of the corner kick. Egi Asmawan made a great header on Durian FC's corner, it was just that Eiffel's Phillip Mhlongo managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 91st minute, M. Andik Sumadipraja ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Phillip Mhlongo was frozen by the shot and now it was 8-0. The supporters of Eiffel booed when Durian FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dasep Latul didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Durian FC's Fadel Sutrisna got a free kick in the 96th minute. There was no doubt that Durian FC were the better team. Durian FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.