Saturday, December 26, 2009
Indonesia Premier League 24/12
Group 2
Persikab v Deltras 3-0 (Fortune 2, Asmar)
Persis v Mitra Kukar 1-0 (Ferry)
Deltras missed the chance to go five points clear of Group 2 after they were well thumped by Persikab at Jalak Harupat Stadium. Two goals from former Arema man Fortune helped his club rise to 5th and if they beat Mitra Kukar on Sunday they could go top.
At Manahan Stadium in Solo the home team showed us the fine south east Asian tradition of walking off the field when things don't go your way os alive and kicking when they got the hump after the ref had the temerity to give the visitors a penalty with three minutes.
Off walks the home team, lots of pushing and shouts of oi oi oi in the ref's face while the fans threw plastic water bottles on the field.
Finally Persis deigned to return to the field, the penalty was taken and scored. 1-1. But wait. The referee had noticed encroachment! For the love of the tooth fairy, this is Indonesia where players who don't encroach at spot kicks get in trouble.
Anyway the ref, perhaps knowing what was best for him, told the visiting player to retake the penalty and this time it was saved. Much to the relief of the home team, their supporters and the referee.
Persikab v Deltras 3-0 (Fortune 2, Asmar)
Persis v Mitra Kukar 1-0 (Ferry)
Deltras missed the chance to go five points clear of Group 2 after they were well thumped by Persikab at Jalak Harupat Stadium. Two goals from former Arema man Fortune helped his club rise to 5th and if they beat Mitra Kukar on Sunday they could go top.
At Manahan Stadium in Solo the home team showed us the fine south east Asian tradition of walking off the field when things don't go your way os alive and kicking when they got the hump after the ref had the temerity to give the visitors a penalty with three minutes.
Off walks the home team, lots of pushing and shouts of oi oi oi in the ref's face while the fans threw plastic water bottles on the field.
Finally Persis deigned to return to the field, the penalty was taken and scored. 1-1. But wait. The referee had noticed encroachment! For the love of the tooth fairy, this is Indonesia where players who don't encroach at spot kicks get in trouble.
Anyway the ref, perhaps knowing what was best for him, told the visiting player to retake the penalty and this time it was saved. Much to the relief of the home team, their supporters and the referee.
# posted by Me @ 1:52 PM 
