Arema stuns Persebaya

Arema stuns Persebaya

JAKARTA (JP): Supported by some 15,000 home spectators, Arema
Malang of East Java upset visitors Persebaya Surabaya 1-0 in the
Bank Mandiri soccer league at the Gajayana Stadium in Malang on
Sunday.

Both teams were engaged in a rough match with hard tackles.
Arema's Kuncoro was given a yellow card in the 17th minute by
referee Aris Munandar, Antara reported.

The first half was goal-less although Arema's captain I Putu
Gde had several attempts to score. He was also given a yellow
card for his rough play.

Arema's only goal was scored in the 74th minute when striker
Achmad Junaidi headed the ball taking advantage of a pass from
the midfield.

Arema's players attempted to push their luck by applying more
pressure but to no avail. Instead, Achmad Junaidi and Lukman
Harsono were also given yellow cards.

In Jakarta, Bandung-based Persib defeated host Persijatim of
East Jakarta 3-2 at Lebak Bulus Stadium.

Persijatim took the lead in the 12th minute when Abdul Manan
took a corner, kicked by Ismed Sofyan and netted it, leaving
Persib's goalie Cecep Supriatna stunned.

Persib's Yaris Riyadi equalized in the 47th minute after
taking a pass from the midfield and placing it in Alfian
Tanjung's unguarded net. Agus Santiko scored five minutes later
to lead 2-1.

East Timorese substitute Luis Simoes's goal equaled the score
2-2 before Ade Abdullah who kicked a long shot from a 20-meter
distance to ensure Persib's 3-2 victory.

In Jayapura, Irian Jaya, host Persipura slammed its host
Persma of Manado, North Sulawesi 2-1 at Mandaal Stadium. (nvn)