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Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Nathaniel Burnett started the match with the kick off. In the 6th match minute, Indonesia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zulkarnaen Mandaga to maneuver through the defense. In the 10th minute Nathaniel Burnett shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Haji Sarap saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 11 minutes had been played when some careless play by Indonesia's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Werner Castillo was slow to take the kick. During this time USA's players had a chance to rest. The corner led USA's William Kerns to fire away a dangerous shot which Haji Sarap despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Matthew Benjamin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zulkarnaen Mandaga in the 15th minute of the match. Nathaniel Burnett sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Haji Sarap showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nathaniel Burnett, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Aang Pitono sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Haji Sarap took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nathaniel Burnett, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Matthew Benjamin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zulkarnaen Mandaga in the 31st minute of play. In the 32nd minute Nathaniel Burnett shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Haji Sarap saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 33 minutes into the match, USA's Nathaniel Burnett sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Haji Sarap narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 38 minutes into the match, USA's goalkeeper Matthew Benjamin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cerdic Pintar. 41 minutes into the match, USA's Nathaniel Burnett sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Haji Sarap narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 43rd minute USA were awarded a corner. Werner Castillo went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 44th minute Werner Castillo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Haji Sarap saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Zulkarnaen Mandaga stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. A hard shot 52 in the game by Nathaniel Burnett from a close distance when the talented Haji Sarap managed to make a qualified save. Indonesia's players were relieved. Nathaniel Burnett had several of the Indonesia's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 52 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 0-1 score and a disappointed Haji Sarap as he didn't even see the shot coming. 55 minutes into the game, Nathaniel Burnett recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Haji Sarap. Nathaniel Burnett showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. Indonesia's Ruby Novrizal was substituted for Aang Pitono. 64 minutes into the match, USA's Werner Castillo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Haji Sarap narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Nathaniel Burnett sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. USA made a substitution. Richard Whitman replaced Jim Morrison. Matthew Benjamin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zulkarnaen Mandaga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 82 minutes into the game, USA's Nathaniel Burnett nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Haji Sarap made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. 87 minutes into the game, Phoenix Kante threw the ball into play from the sideline. USA's Marcelo Ascencio quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Richard Whitman could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 88th minute of the match, but Haji Sarap made a huge save. After 93 played minutes Indonesia got a freekick which was hit by Parto Harmoko. 95 minutes into the match, Indonesia's goal looked a bit too open when William Kerns came free, but Haji Sarap reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. USA walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.