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Geunteng
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Gilbert Setiawan took the kick off in the first half of the match. Macchiato FC's Korianus Linggawarman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ricky Sumpena in the 4th minute of play. Awaludin Pahlevi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Awaludin Pahlevi struck a weak shot in the 11th minute. Nyllaly Mardiansyah didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Macchiato FC. Nurul Tanonaka was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 15th minute. Geunteng FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ricky Sumpena in the 17th minute of play forced Macchiato FC's goalkeeper Korianus Linggawarman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 19 minutes into the game, Nurul Tanonaka cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Korianus Linggawarman was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When Yayat Tanujaya fell near the penalty area in the 21st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Geunteng FC's protests and gave Yayat Tanujaya a yellow card for diving instead. After 21 played minutes Geunteng FC got a freekick which was hit by Yayat Tanujaya. In the 22nd minute Awaludin Pahlevi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nyllaly Mardiansyah saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Geunteng FC's zone, Awaludin Pahlevi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nyllaly Mardiansyah came out of the goal and Awaludin Pahlevi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Nurul Tanonakas short, quick shot in the 29thth minute got Korianus Linggawarman to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Ricky Sumpena fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Korianus Linggawarman having to interfere.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ricky Sumpena to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute Gilbert Setiawan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nyllaly Mardiansyah saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Macchiato FC's Awaludin Pahlevi got a good chance for a goal in the 60th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 66th match minute, Geunteng FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Heri Piyoh to maneuver through the defense. Diki Mega was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 67th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Thanks to some nice moves Awaludin Pahlevi could shoot a difficult shot in the 75th minute, which Nyllaly Mardiansyah however easily saved by the left post. The supporters of Macchiato FC booed when Geunteng FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yayat Tanujaya didn't get a good kick on the ball. Awaludin Pahlevi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nyllaly Mardiansyah having to interfere. In the 81st minute, Gilbert Setiawan 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. After 86 played minutes Macchiato FC got a freekick which was hit by Ali Krishna. Nyllaly Mardiansyah made a fantastic save in the 91st minute, when Awaludin Pahlevi sent off a good shot on target. Nurul Tanonaka sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Awaludin Pahlevi got in the 94th a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Nyllaly Mardiansyah handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Geunteng FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Macchiato FC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.