Mon, 21 May 2001

Semen Padang slams Persikab 2-0

PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): Home team Semen Padang grabbed three full points after defeating visitor Persikab of Bandung regency 2-0 in the second round of the Bank Mandiri national soccer league at H. Agus Salim Stadium here on Sunday.

Jeniwardin's home side started the onslaught right after the kickoff under the direction of Maskur Rauf assisted by right winger Ellie Aiboy and left winger Erol FX Iba.

Khusaini deflected a corner kick from Suwarno to earn the first goal in the 18th minute, leaving Persikab's goalie Jajang Sinar Surya gaping.

Kuswanto headed home a pass from Ellie Aiboy in the 86th minute to seal the team's victory. (28)