Post FC clears first hurdle

Post FC clears first hurdle

JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Post Anniversary Cup invitation
soccer tournament kicked off on Sunday, with the host team
clearing its first hurdle by beating Media Indonesia in a penalty
shootout on Sunday.

The two teams were level at 3-3 at the end of regular time,
after Media scored the equalizer 15 minutes from the final
whistle.

In the next round, to be played on Thursday, the Post will
meet RCTI, which thrashed ANZ Panin Bank 11-0 in the second match
on Sunday.

Held at ABC field in Gelora Bung Karno sports complex, the
week-long tournament has 16 teams in its draw, representing media
organizations, banks, hotels and advertising agencies. The
competition uses a knock-out format.

The event has been initiated to commemorate the Post's 18th
anniversary. Also sponsoring the event is PT Andalan Dunia
Semesta, the distributor of Japan's lubricant producer Nippon
Mitsubishi Oil. (amd)