PSM unhappy despite 2-0 win over Arema
PSM unhappy despite 2-0 win over Arema
JAKARTA (JP): East-Timorese born Miro Baldo Bento scored two
successive goals to bring PSM of Makassar a 2-0 victory over
Arema Malang in the eastern division match of the 2001 Bank
Mandiri national soccer league on Thursday.
Miro volleyed home a pass from PSM right winger Ortisan
Salossa seven minutes into the first half. In front of 20,000
spectators, Miro headed home a curled pass from Salossa in the
63rd minute and extended the team's lead.
Arema played offensively but could not earn a single goal
although it had two opportunity-laden occasions at the Mattoangin
stadium in Makassar.
Arema coach Rohando said that his players lacked motivation in
facing the 2000 defending champion.
While PSM coach Syamsuddin Umar said he was disappointed with
his players' performance despite the victory.
"PSM also lacks motivation. The players failed to cover all
their sides," said Umar.
In Bontang, East Kalimantan, the 2000 league runners-up Pupuk
Kaltim (PKT) blanked visitors PSS Sleman of Yogyakarta 4-0 in
another eastern division match at Mulawarman stadium.
Mansur opened PKT's victory just four minutes into the first
half. Teammate Khaifar, Pujo Soemedi and Firdaus Nyong each
contributed in the 47, 50 and 55 minutes respectively.
PSS coach Suharno admitted that his team was outclassed by the
host team. PSS has just been promoted to the main division this
year.
PKT manager Arief Budi Santoso expressed gratitude regarding
his team's victory, saying that he only fielded second-stringer
players in Thursday's match.
Back in Jakarta, home team Persijatim of East Jakarta defeated
Persita of Tangerang regency 2-1 in a western division match at
Lebak Bulus stadium here.
Chilean player Rodrigo Araya contributed two goals in the 13th
minute and 22nd minute. Persita's Ilham Jaya Kesuma escaped a
scrimmage close to the net and scored a consolation goal in the
61th minute.
In Medan, North Sumatra, host PSMS Medan extended its unbeaten
record in home matches after outplaying PSPS Pekanbaru 1-0 at
Teladan stadium in another western division match, Antara
reported.
Mourmada Marco headed home in the 37th minute thanks to a feed
from winger Supriono. The winger's outstanding performance in
several matches has attracted the attention of the Soccer
Association of Indonesia's (PSSI) talentscouting official Tumpak
Sihite who is considering him for the national team in the 2002
World Cup prequalifying-round.(27/ivy)