PSMS, Persik into Bang Yos Cup final

PSMS, Persik into Bang Yos Cup final

JAKARTA: Host Persija Jakarta's bid to make the final of the
Rp 830 million Bang Yos Gold Cup was quashed in a 1-2 loss to
PSIS Semarang in the last round-robin matches on Thursday.

In other matches of the six-team event, defending champion
PSMS Medan routed the Cambodian under 23 national team 9-0 to
book a place in the final.

It will meet Persik Kediri, which lost 0-3 to Osotspa FC of
Thailand after securing its final spot earlier in the week.

The final will be held in Lebak Bulus Stadium, South Jakarta,
at 4 p.m. on Saturday.

PSIS went ahead in the 70th minute through Maman Abdurrahman,
with Wandersen increasing the lead 18 minutes later. In the final
minute of play, Charles Ishorik scored a consolation goal for
Persija.

After the completion of round robin matches, Persik and PSMS
were tied on 10 points with three wins, one draw and one defeat.

PSIS, with eight points, was third, while Persija was fourth
with seven points. -- JP