PSMS pummels Geylang to lift Bang Yos Cup<\/p>\n
Moch. N. Kurniawan
\nThe Jakarta Post\/Jakarta<\/p>\n
PSMS Medan gave a master class in controlled soccer to
\nhumiliate Geylang FC of Singapore 5-1 and take the Bang Yos Gold
\nCup 2005 in Senayan, Central Jakarta.<\/p>\n
Christian Carasco started his team's goal rush with a free
\nkick in the 18th minute, followed by two goals from Mahyadi
\nPanggabean (27, 74), and a goal each from Eka Mihar Wiyanto (41)
\nand Christian A. Gonzales (59).<\/p>\n
The only consolation for Geylang, which had upset defending
\nchampions Persija Jakarta 2-1 in their opening match, came from
\nJohn Wilkinson in the 53rd minute.<\/p>\n
Attendance for the final was sparse, but those in the stands
\nwere treated to a highly entertaining match. PSMS took control
\nfrom the outset, with playmaker Alejandro Tobar successfully
\nleading his team in midfield battles.<\/p>\n
Tobar furnished penetrating passes to strikers Carasco and
\nGonzales to set up prime goal scoring chances.<\/p>\n
PSMS went ahead after it was awarded a free kick off a tackle
\nby Geylang defender and captain Jerry Bartholomeus on Gonzales.
\nCarasco made the most of the opportunity.<\/p>\n
PSMS players quickly realized that Bartholomeus was Geylang's
\nweakest link at right back, with constant attacks on his corner
\nbearing fruit with Mahyadi's successful header home.<\/p>\n
Goal number three was a beautiful example of players thinking
\non their feet, with Gonzales taking the ball in the midfield,
\ndribbling it past through two Geylang defenders and taking a shot
\nat Geylang keeper Syahril Jantan.<\/p>\n
He blocked the shot, but PSMS player Risdianto flicked it back
\nto Eka, who pounded home the goal from outside the block.<\/p>\n
In the second half, Geylang tried to seize the initiative,
\nusing five to six players to infiltrate the penalty box and
\nleading to Wilkinson's goal.<\/p>\n
PSMS, who beat Indonesian Premier League champions Persebaya
\nSurabaya in the semifinals, had come too far to be denied,
\nemphasizing the point with two more goals before the final
\nwhistle sounded.<\/p>\n
PSMS won Rp 225 million (about US$24,000), gold medals and the
\ngold cup, with the visitors taking home Rp 175 million.<\/p>\n
Geylang's misery was compounded when Wilkinson was sent off
\nafter receiving a second yellow card for a harsh tackle in the
\n63rd minute.<\/p>\n
Geylang coach Scott O' Donnell said he was disappointed with
\nhis players' performance, but added "PSMS deserved to win as it
\nwas the better side in the final".<\/p>\n
Delighted PSMS coach Sutan Harhara said he was particularly
\nmotivated to win.<\/p>\n
Carasco was named best player and top scorer of the
\ntournament, while Mahyadi was chosen man of the match for the
\nfinal.<\/p>",
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