National cup

National Stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Alto Gigante made the kick off which started today's match. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 6th minute of the game. One of U21 Indonesia:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of U21 Mexico:s goal. 10 minutes into the game, U21 Indonesia's Jojon Sopandi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Romulo Otsoa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Bawang Merah fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Romulo Otsoa having to interfere. U21 Indonesia's Manuel Antono proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 16th minute of the match, managed to save U21 Indonesia from getting a goal against them. When the match clock showed 16 minutes, the score became 2-1 when Carmelo Tiniebra sped through U21 Indonesia's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Manuel Antono. Carmelo Tiniebra took the ball and in the 23 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Manuel Antono. Manuel Antono dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-1. In the 29th minute, Jojon Sopandi made a precise shot to the right of Romulo Otsoa. U21 Mexico's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-2. In the 32nd minute Bawang Merah shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Romulo Otsoa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 44 played minutes U21 Indonesia got a freekick which was hit by Bawang Merah. 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 3-2.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Bawang Merah was the one to do the kick off. Manuel Antono took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carmelo Tiniebra, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. U21 Mexico made a substitution. Carlos Osoitz replaced Alto Gigante. Manuel Antono took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carlos Osoitz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 68 played minutes U21 Indonesia got a freekick which was hit by Mario Dandy. After a rather tough play, U21 Indonesia's Mario Dandy got a free kick in the 69th minute. In the 70th minute Carmelo Tiniebra shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Manuel Antono saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The U21 Mexico fans' excitement grew in the 72nd match minute when U21 Mexico's Carlos Osoitz looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 4-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Manuel Antono showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roque Roso, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Manuel Antono made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emanuel Ogazón in the 84th minute of play. Ace Ng hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. 95 minutes into the match, U21 Indonesia's goal looked a bit too open when Carlos Osoitz came free, but Manuel Antono reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

U21 Mexico's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.