Sunday, August 12, 2007
Persija v PSS Sleman
Persija squeezed through against a dogged PSS thanks to the predatory instincts of Bambang whose first minute goal set the Jak on their way to 3 points. Make no mistake though, PSS came for 3 points and a bit more accuracy in front of goal and the 700 travelling Sleman fans would have been very happy bunnies indeed. As it was Bambang's predatory strike and a penalty needlessly given away also in the first half were enough for Persija to record their second win on the bounce.
It was also refreshing to see both sides get on with the game and not indulge in inane didving and rolling to influence the match officials. The stretchers came on far too often but there was no malice in this game and it made it the more enjoyable. Fair play also the the Sleman fans who outsung the Jakmania for lengthy periods of this game and showed how it is possible for two sets of fans to enjoy a game without pelting each other with bottles. I know a lot of work goes on behind the scenes between officials of the supporter's clubs to ensure things go smoothly and yesterday the Sleman fans had some Persija fans acting as a buffer in case some idiots wanted to have a pop.
Things may be different on Thursday when Persib Bandung come to town!
Labels: Persija PSS Sleman Jakmania Slemania
# posted by Me @ 8:07 PM 
