Jakarta Casual
Friday, February 21, 2014
Play Persib v Persija In Singapore
After humming and haaing over the fate of Indonesia's very own El Classico, Persib v Persija, the powers that be have decided, on the day before, the game is to be cancelled for another day.
Apparently, people were freaked out no one could control a few hundred people last week when Pelita Bandung Raya hosted Persija at the same stadium.
I mean, no one noticed a few hundred kids from Jakarta dressed in orange?
I know where it should be played!
With greater ASEAN integration on the way, why not play the game in Singapore? Apart from anything else, it would be great for people there to see a game with a real atmosphere and real fans.
But picture the scene. Can you imagine 5,000 Jakmania jumping on top of Singapore buses to head out to the stadium? Or 5,000 Vikings sat on the field behind the main stand four hours before kick off?
Better still, can you imagine the look on the faces of the locals when kids in orange or blue get on buses with their three string guitars and start wailing in return for some cash? Or football fans brawling on Orchard Road while the good denziens of Lions City, and all them tourists (including many coiffured Ibus from Pondok Indah) nipping into Orchard Towers to avoid the fights!
And who knows, this could be the start of something big. Bangkok Glass v Chonburi in Surabaya for example or Selangor v Kelantan in Pattaya. And don't forget, Tampines Rovers v Warriors in Batam!
Apparently, people were freaked out no one could control a few hundred people last week when Pelita Bandung Raya hosted Persija at the same stadium.
I mean, no one noticed a few hundred kids from Jakarta dressed in orange?
I know where it should be played!
With greater ASEAN integration on the way, why not play the game in Singapore? Apart from anything else, it would be great for people there to see a game with a real atmosphere and real fans.
But picture the scene. Can you imagine 5,000 Jakmania jumping on top of Singapore buses to head out to the stadium? Or 5,000 Vikings sat on the field behind the main stand four hours before kick off?
Better still, can you imagine the look on the faces of the locals when kids in orange or blue get on buses with their three string guitars and start wailing in return for some cash? Or football fans brawling on Orchard Road while the good denziens of Lions City, and all them tourists (including many coiffured Ibus from Pondok Indah) nipping into Orchard Towers to avoid the fights!
And who knows, this could be the start of something big. Bangkok Glass v Chonburi in Surabaya for example or Selangor v Kelantan in Pattaya. And don't forget, Tampines Rovers v Warriors in Batam!
Labels: Indonesia Super League, Persib, Persija
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Persiram Get Own Post Shock
Let's face it. Not much is known about Persiram Raja Ampat beyond the fact they have some nice beaches and diving. Well, they would do if they had a home ground!
They don't. A couple of seasons back they played some home games at Lebak Bulus while this season they have moved to Sleman.
But what I love about Persiram is the names of their players...they are priceless!
Take for example their recent 1-1 draw away to Persebaya.
They have a midfielder called Gideon Way. Not a street, a midfielder!
Marvelous is up front for them...you may remember his goal feats for PSAP a couple of seasons back.
Messi is in midfield, alongside Gideon no doubt. That is the Way to go!
Up front was Errol Ethicus...much better than Errol Flynn don't you think!
On the bench was Moses, Engelberd, Edison and Elvis!
You know what? If I was the coach of Persiram, I would have kept Precious and signed Radikal Idealis. Not because we needed them...but because they have great names!
Labels: Gideon Way, Indonesia Super League, Persiram Raja Ampat
