PSM beats Persebaya in Bank Mandiri league

PSM beats Persebaya in Bank Mandiri league

MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Defending champion PSM Makassar
managed to fulfill its ambition to defeat arch-rival Persebaya
Surabaya 1-0 in the seventh Bank Mandiri soccer league at the
Mattoangin Stadium in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on Sunday.

PSM's sole goal was clinched by Cameron striker Fouda Ntsama
in the 55th minute of the match played in heavy downpour.

The match went on fast and hard as referee Hakimuddin Ibrahim
had to issue three yellow cards to Jacksen F. Tiago and Chairil
Anwar from Persebaya and Yosef Lewono of PSM.

In the first 10 minutes, the match went at a fast tempo and
both teams managed to play offensively. Persebaya's Tiago lost
several chances to score for his team.

After the heavy rain, both teams skills weakened and most of
the players had problems in handling the ball.

The some 20,000 spectators were unable to hide their
disappointment over the dull game and booed at the referee who,
at times, tolerated hard tackling.

In Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, host Barito Putera beat
Pelita Solo of Central Java 1-0 at the 17 Mei Stadium.

Barito captain Bambang Harsoyo produced the sole goal in the
60th minute and was cheered by about 15,000 spectators during
heavy downpour.

Barito, supported by strikers Bakko Sadissou and Steven Weah,
forced Pelita's defenders Tri Pujianto and Aples Tecuari to work
hard to sweep Barito's defense.

The host players had several good chances thanks to their
offensive play but unfortunately Sadissou always failed to
achieve a goal.

Pelita's goalkeeper, Listianto Raharjo, performed
outstandingly and managed to block strikes from both Sadissou and
Weah.

In contrast, Pelita only relied on striker Seto Nurdiantoro
and Indrianto to launch counter attacks.

Referee Arif Bulqani gave three yellow cards for Pelita's Eko
Pujianto and Mathius and Barito's Amir Yusuf Pohan.

In Malang, East Java, host Persema Malang eliminated PSS
Sleman of Yogyakarta 1-0 at the Gajayana Stadium.

Both teams played quite dully but Persema's striker Michel
Bobuaken sealed his team's victory only one minute before the
final whistle after receiving a feed from midfielder Kusnul Yuli.

Several Persema players argued with referee Suhemi in the
match watched by 7,000 spectators after their captain was called
off-side. Local fans, disappointed with the call, threw objects
at linesman Mas Agus forcing the match to be halted for three
minutes, Antara reported. (27/yan)