Medan Jaya ties 0-0 against Persiraja

Medan Jaya ties 0-0 against Persiraja

MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Supported by nearly a thousand
local fans, Medan Jaya failed to satisfy them with victory and
had to settle for a scoreless draw against Persiraja in the Bank
Mandiri Soccer League on Friday.

Persiraja's striker Irwansyah had great opportunities
to score but Medan Jaya goalie Sugiar was too agile, denying
every attempt.

Persiraja increased its tempo and changed its strategy in the
second half. Midfielder Oum Luc Junior passed well to the
strikers but they were unable to penetrate the defense.

Despite replacing Irwansyah with Ismed Sofyan, Persiraja
strikers were still unable to break through the strong Medan Jaya
defense.

Medan Jaya deputy team manager, Dollah Unai, complained about
the refereeing, claiming that his team should have had two
penalty kicks but the referee sided with the visiting team. (39)