League Play-Off

Likas Stadium
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Bongky Sitepu kicked off to start the match. After 4 played minutes Selangor FC got a freekick which was hit by Pandapotan Romatua. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind Selangor FC's goalkeeper Andi Simamora, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 18th minute, Romi Ginting 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. Sabah's Donny Reza played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Romi Ginting in the 18th minute of play. Andi Simamora made a fantastic save in the 19th minute, when Haryanto Hans sent off a good shot on target. 20 minutes into the match, Sabah's goal looked a bit too open when Romi Ginting came free, but Donny Reza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ari Pane in the 23rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Andi Simamora saved Selangor FC from getting behind. Romi Ginting's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Donny Reza read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. Romi Ginting sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 47thth minute of the game Romi Ginting who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Sabah's Donny Reza was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Romi Ginting was the one to do the kick off. Kia Kusumah made in the 51st minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Haryanto Hans however managed to control. Sabah's Donny Reza played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Romi Ginting in the 58th minute of play. When Kia Kusumah fell near the penalty area in the 62nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sabah's protests and gave Kia Kusumah a yellow card for diving instead. Kia Kusumah hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. A collision led to Selangor FC getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Bulek Wijaya hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Sabah's Darius Reza got a free kick in the 90th minute. Donny Reza made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bulek Wijaya in the 90th minute. A collision led to Sabah getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Kia Kusumah hit a great ball. Sabah's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.