PSIS draw 1-1 with Makassar

PSIS draw 1-1 with Makassar

SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Defending champions PSIS Semarang
could only draw 1-1 with PSM Makassar in the first round of the
sixth Indonesian Soccer League (Ligina) at Jatidiri stadium here
on Sunday.

PSM's striker Yoseph Lewono created the first goal for his
team in the 9th minute of the first half, but PSIS's striker
Supriyono equalized in the 45th minute.

In the second half, PSM were forced to play with nine players
after referee Budiyono handed out red cards to Yoseph after he
had insulted him and his teammate, Jusrifar Jafar, for attacking
a PSIS player, Ridwan.

Separately in Surakarta, hosts Pelita Solo beat Persipura
Jayapura 1-0 under a heavy downpour at Mahan stadium. Pelita
Solo's goal was scored off the head of M. Bako in the 26th
minute.(har)