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Madura United v Pusamania 2-1 (Engelberd Sani, Pablo Rodrigues; Pedro Javier) 3,720 

Pusamania's new coach Dragan Djukanovic complained about the ref after seeing his side go down 2-1 against Madura United who bounced back after their thumping last week in Palembang.

Madura United: Hery Prasetyo; Asep Berlian, Fabiano Beltrame, Guntur Ariyadi, Munhar, Dane Milovanovic, Rosi Noprihanis (Engelberd 46'), Slamet Nurcahyo (Elthon 66'), Bayu Gatra, Rendy Siregar (Jeki 79'), Pablo Rodrigues Aracil.

Subs: Joko Ribowo; Gilang Ginarsa, Jeki Arisandi, Rishadi Fauzi, Fajar Handika, Elthon Maran, Engelberd Sani.

Pusamania: Dian Agus Prasetyo; Diego Michiels (Gavin 64'), Jad Noureddin, Zulkifli Syukur (Jefri 14'), Firli Apriyansyah, Gerald Rudolf Pangkali, Edilson Tavares (Lerby 77'), Terens Puhiri, Ponaryo Astaman, Tarik Boschetti, Pedro Javier.

Subs: Nadeo Argawinata; Gavin Kwan Adsit, Hendra Ridwan, Jefri Kurniawan, Sandi Darma Sute, Lerby Eliandri, Sultan Samma.

Mitra Kukar v Arema 2-1 (Alan Leandro, Arthur Cunna; Hamka Hamzah) 7,231

Unfancied Mitra Kukar top the ISC for at least 24 hours after inflicting Arema's first defeat of the season. Leandro's third of the season made him the competition's top scorer .

Mitra Kukar: Shahar Ginanjar, Michael Orah, Saepuloh Maulana, Arthur Cunna, Abdul Gamal, Bayu Pradana, Rodrigo Dos Santos, Septian David Maulana, Hendra Adi Bayauw, Marlon Da Silva, Alan Leandro

Arema: Kurnia Meiga, Ahmad Alfarizi, Hamka Hamzah, Goran Gancev, Beny Wahyudi, Hendro Siswanto, Ferry Aman Saragih, Raphael Maitimo, Srdjan Lopicic, Esteban Vizcarra, Gustavo Giron Marulanda

PSM v Barito Putera 1-0 (Ardan Aras) 8,511 

PSM sacked their coach, or he quit, midweek after supposedly a poor run of results. They had won one and lost two of their opening three games of the season. With Luciano Leandro gone it was Tony Ho who took the helm for this home game and hey presto they won.

The competition to replace Leandro seems to be hotting up but on the field the three points for PSM moves them to within two points of leaders Mitra Kukar...but hey. Let's sack the coach anyway.

PSM  Dimas Galih Pratama; Boman Irie Aime,  Erik Setiawan, Achmad Sumardi;  Ardan Aras, Maldini Pali,  Rizky Pellu,  Syamsul Chaeruddin;  Lamine Diarrassouba,  Ferdinand Sinaga,  Muchlis Hadi Ning Syaifulloh

Subs:  Davit Ariyanto,  Daniel Tata,  Wasyiat Hasbullah, Alex Da Silva De Souza,  Hasan Basri Lohy, Rasyid Assahid Bakri,  M. Rahmat

Barito Putera Adhitya Harlan;  Fathul Rachman,  M. Aswar Syamsuddin,  Mohammadou Al Hadji Adamou,  Muhamad Roby;  Amirul Mukminin,  Hansamu Yama Pranata,  Ibrahim Conteh,  Lucky Wahyu,  Paulo Oktavianus Sitanggang;  Luis Junior

Subs:  Imam Arief Fadilah,  Adam Alis Setyano,  Agi Pratama,  Ichsan Pratama,  Yongky Aribowo

Bali United v Semen Padang 2-1 (Byung-Gun Ahn, M. Novianto; Vendry Mofu) 10,003

Bali United  Rully Desrian;  Ahn Byung Keon,  Bobby Satria,  Kiko Insa,  Hasim Kipuw,  Ricky Fajrin;  Fadhil Sausu,  Hendra Sandi Gunawan,  Lucas Patinho;  I Nyoman Sukarja,  Yabes Roni Malaifani

Subs:  Ngurah Komang Arya Perdana,  Felisianus Junius R. Bate, I Nyoman Adi Parwa,  Loudry Meilana Setiawan,  Syakir Sulaiman,  I Made Adi Wirahadi,  Martinus Novianto Ardhi

Semen Padang Jandia Eka Putra;  Agung Prasetyo,  Handi Ramdhan,  Hengki Ardiles,  Satrio Syam; Vendry Mofu,  Paulo Diego Messias, Irsyad Maulana;  Marcel Silva Sacramento,  Muhammad Nur Iskandar,  Riko Simanjuntak

Subs:  Rivky Mokodompit,  Fandry Imbiri,  Novan Setya Sasongko,  Novrianto,  Defri Rizki, Mekan Nasyrov,  Rudi

Persiba v Persib 1-1 (Shohei Matsunaga; Vladimir Vujovic) 4,000 

Bima Sakti showed where is priorities lay. While some of his colleagues who trained in Italy 20 odd years back were going through their paces against a bunch of retired ex Serie A players in Jakarta Bima made his first appearance of the season for Persiba as he and coach Jaino Matos jiggled things about after a shot shy start to the season. Out went Okta Maniani and Rehel and in came Vincius for his first start of the season.

 After 306 minutes Persiba celebrated their first goal of the season, a penalty by Matsunaga. Vujovic nicked a late point for Persib, his second of the season to leave Persib fans to pour out their rage and scorn on social media. Six points from four games, two points behind leaders Mitra Kukar, things could be much worse.

And they may get worse before they get better for Belencoso. Just one goal since he arrived in Indonesia packing a big reputation he will be looking nervously at new signing Sergio van Dijk when they meet in training next week.

As for Persiba. Another game, another opponent sent to hospital. This time Robertino is checking out the medical services and falling foul of Persibas alleged hard tactics. He follows Aang Supraman, Cristian Gonales and Dendi Santoso who have received serious injuries after playing the Honey bears. The nickname may be cuddly but the play ain't! Still, let's keep fining clubs 'cos fans set off flares inside stadiums eh? Let's not worry too much about career threatening tackles.

Persiba  Alfonsius Kelvan;  Abdul Aziz Lutfi Akbar,  Abdul Rahman, Absor Fauzi,  Dirkir Kohn Glay,  Iqbal Samad;  Bima Sakti,  Kurniawan Karman,  Shohei Matsunaga;  Heri Susanto,  Vinicius Dos Santos Ries

Subs: Yoewanto Stya Beny,  Asep Budi Santoso,  Fengky Turnando,  Gidion Victor Way,  Oktovianus Maniani,  Siswanto, Ahmad Ihwan

Persib  I Made Wirawan;  Dias Angga Putra,  Purwoko Yudi,  Tony Sucipto,  Vladimir Vujovic; David Laly,  Hariono,  Kim Jeffrey Kurniawan,  Robertino Pugliara;  Juan Belencoso,  Tantan

Subs: M. Natshir Fadhil Mahbuby,  Hermawan,  Muhammad Agung Pribadi,  Atep,  Taufiq, Samsul Arif Munip,  Yandi Sopyan Munawar

Labels: Arema, Bali United, Madura United, Mitra Kukar, Persiba, Pusamania, Semen Padang

Barito Putera v Gresik United 3-1 (Luis Junior, Agi Pratama 2; Eduardo Makiel) 6,700

Labels: Arema, Barito Putera, BS United, Gresik United, Madura United, Sriwijaya

Persepam Madura United Background The island of Madura has long intrigued me but I don’t really know why. Cigar shaped and lying off the coast of East Java, it’s reputation as a coarse, arid, unhospitable land proceeds it but as a foreigner interested only in the football I know nothing and care less for such stereotypes.

Google Madura and the chances are you will end up in India which just goes to show you can’t always trust technology! After crossing Indonesia’s longest bridge from Surabaya, the island reveals little of itself beyond the fact that families should only have two children, a strange family planning message to welcome visitors. But it doesn’t take long to realise the island has little in common with Java, just across the Madura Strait.

Java, one of the most densely populated islands in the world, has fertile soil from the volcanoes that run along its spine. Just about anything can grow there. Madura is not so blessed. Nature is a harsh mistress on the island, the soil is less abundant and for centuries the Madurese have been forced to travel in search of work and opportunity.

Today, more Madurese are spread across the archipelago than actually live in their homeland. Those that remain behind have been left to work the land and perhaps wait for a tourist boom the new bridge, Suramuda, is supposed to bring. The odd mall has gone up in Bangkalan for example and there is evidence of a new housing estate, perhaps planned by an ambitious developer eyeing Surabayans fed up with the incessant traffic jams and looking for a quieter commute.

Madura’s attractions for now are more traditional. Perhaps some batik, or the buffalo racing during the season and of course the landscape. Passing a small ‘Teh Botol’ warehouse, I see the floodlights on the horizon to the right and I feel a familiar thrill.

In England, it was usually pretty easy to find a football ground. Just look for the floodlights on the skyline. In Indonesia, the floodlights have been devoured by the skyline! But for now, in the flat landscape of North West Madura, the pylons are clearly visible and act as a beacon for my journey. For the floodlights are part of Gelora Bangkalan, home of Persepam Madura United.

On the Pitch

Persepam’s rise through the Indonesian football pyramid has been nothing short of astounding. Back in 2007, they were playing in Division Three, the lowest rung on the national ladder. They were drawn in Group D, based in Malang, alongside Metro FC (Malang), Mojokerto, Persesa Sampang (also from Madura) and Persekap Pasururan.

Persepam started the campaign in less than spectacular style, holding the hosts Metro 1-1 followed by another 1-1 draw with Mojokerto. They managed to defeat Persekap 2-1 while the result from the Madura derby has not been kept for the record books! Persepam did finish second though in the group behind Metro and qualified for the next stage.

Unfortunately, Persepam lost both games in the next round, going down 2-0 against both hosts Persebo Bondowoso and Persem Mojokerto. Persem went on to win Division Three that season while, somehow, Persepam secured themselves a spot in Division Two for the following campaign. Results are a bit sketchy for the 2008 season but it seems clear Persepam again didn’t set anyone’s heart aflutter.

Drawn alongside Persem, again, Persipa Pati and Persikaba Blora, the Madura team finished third, winning just one game, against Persikaba 1-0, collecting four points and finishing six points behind group winners Persem. But somehow it was Persepam who made it through to the next stage along with Persikaba...just don’t ask why!

Funnily enough, Persepam were once more drawn alongside Persikaba with Blora hosting PSCS Cilacap and Persikas Semarang for a few days in August. This time, Perspam acquitted themselves much better, drawing 2-2 with PSCS, defeating hosts Persikaba 3-1 and losing 2-0 against Persikas but could only finished third and failed this time to reach the next round. The lower divisions are a very flexible football environment.

Clubs come and go like trains at a railway station and if one club doesn’t turn up for a season, the only people to really miss it are the fans. So, with clubs often withdrawing at the last minute, there remains the possibility others may be drawn in to replace them irrespective of their position the season before. Which may explain why Persepam found themselves beginning the 2009/2010 campaign in Division One and the start of a rivalry with Barito Putra!

Barito Putra hosted Group 8 at their 17 May Stadium in Banjarmasin and they were joined by Persepam, Persebi Bima and Perst Tabanan. The home team walked it, winning all six of their games but Persepam finished second, earning a ticket for the next round by merit this time!

The Madura team, nicknamed Laskar Ronggo Sukowati, found themselves drawn back to Banjarmasin having been drawn with Barito Putra and Persiko Kota Baru but things didn’t go there way this time. They lost their first game against Persiko 2-1 and were thrashed by the hosts 5-1 to finish bottom of the group.

2010 saw Persepam stay in the First Division. They were drawn in a group alongside Madiun Putra, the hosts, Perspin Pontianak, Persipur Purwodadi and Persekaba and managed to come through unscathed, finishing second behind Madiun and remaining unbeaten though goals were proving hard to come by; they netted just three in their four games.

For the second round they were drawn in Group D which was hosted by Persewangi Banyuwangi on the eastern tip of Java, just a short ferry ride from Bali. Joining them in the group were Persid, making the short trip from Jember, and Persewon Wondama. Goals again proved hard to come by for Persepam but they finished second with five points, winning one game and drawing the other two. At least they could point to a strong defence; they had conceded one goal in their seven league games and they were through to the next round!

The third round saw the action move to Jakarta with Lebak Bulus hosting Persepam, Madiun Putra, Persip Pekalongan and PSGL Gayo Luwes (Aceh). With the support of migrant Madurese workers Persepam won the group with five points, winning one game and drawing two, including an exciting 2-2 draw with Persip. 10 games into the campaign, they had yet to lose.

Drawn against PSBS Biak in the semi final at Singaperbangsa Stadium, Karwang, Perspam took the lead on 14 minutes through Rano. It didn’t take PSBS to equalise however, just four minutes in fact, and on 23 minutes they took the lead through Alex. Nur Rochman showed the team had some mental strength, levelling the scores in the second half but it was PSBS who took the honours, Ronald scoring in the last minute of the game to ensure their spot in the final against Persbul Buol. The disappointment at losing in the semi final may not have lasted too long for Persepam found themselves promoted anyway to Divisi Utama for the 2011/2012 season anyway!

With the step up to the relative big time of the second tier, Persepam did some tweaking. They moved their home ground to the new Bangkalan Stadium and changed their name to Persepam Madura United or Persepam MU in a bid to better represent the island.

Their first season saw the club and the players build up the airmiles as they were drawn in Group 2 alongside teams from South Kalimantan, Sumbawa, East Java, Papua, Gorontalo and Sulawesi. In fact, the nearest thing they had to a local derby was some 95 kilometers across the Madura Strait to Mojokerto. For all the travel involved, the team acquitted themselves well in their debut season in Divisi Utama though they found goals hard to come by, a familiar tale. They finished runners up, behind Barito Putra, another familiar tale, winning 11 of their 20 games and losing just four.

It was enough to reach the play offs, made up of the top four teams in Groups 1 and 2 and Persepam MU were drawn in Group A, based at Sidoarjo’s Delta Stadium, along with Persita Tangerang, PSBK Blitar and Persiku Kudus. Things didn’t start well, going down to a 2-0 defeat against Persita but two days later, they recovered to overcome PSBK 2-1 and defeating Persiku 1-0 in their final game with Husen’s goal on 55 minutes.

With Persita drawing their other two games, Persepam MU finished on top of the group and progressed to the semi finals, held at the Manahan Stadium in nearby Solo. The joy of reaching the semi finals must have been short-lived; they were drawn against Barito Putra, their hex from South Kalimantan who had defeated them in the Division One play offs a couple of years earlier. Indonesians tend not to like history and you can not blame Persepam MU fans...especially when it comes to Barito Putra. And sure enough, they lost 2-0.

There was some consolation in defeating PSIM Yogyakarta 1-0 in the third place play off at the same final and they were promoted anyway to the Super League for the first time in their history. It was proving to be a remarkable journey and their arrival in the top flight was the crowning glory. The days of shuffling round East and Central Java cooped up on rickety old buses were behind them. Persepam MU were gradually adopting the trappings of a top flight club. They had a stadium that left many of the supposed bigger teams blushing, they had a passionate support and they even picked up a comfy club coach for those long, boring journeys.

The fixture list for the ISL in 2013 was less than kind to them however. Away to Persela Lamongan, Persipura Jayapura and Persiwa Wamena in their opening three games games was as tough as it could get and they were probably glad to return to their safe Madurese home with two 4-0 defeats and a 2-0 loss under their belts and two home games to look forward to.

The fans turned out in force and Persepam MU recorded their first victories and goals as they overcame Persidafon Dafonsoro, 2-1, and Persiram Raja Ampat by the same score. With confidence and momentum flowing through their veins, probably the last thing they wanted was a trip to South Kalimantan but football is a harsh, impersonal mistress and of course, Persepam MU flew their, lost 2-1 to Barito Putra but responded positively by moving on to Persiba Balikpapan and earning a very respectable 3-3 draw.

 A road trip in the middle of March would show that the team had what it takes to hold their own with the big boys. They won 1-0 away to PSPS Pekanbaru, historically strong at home but at that time on the verge of imploding, before flying on to Solo and beating Persija Jakarta 3-0 at the neutral Manahan Stadium. Consistency was the issue as they struggled to put together a run of results. A case in point came in July when they won 4-0 away to Sriwijaya Palembang only to follow that up with defeats away to Persiram and Persidafonso. They finished the campaign in a credible 10th place, ahead of supposed bigger names like Persija.

Persepam MU were relegated at the end of the 2014 and with 2015 aborted because of the FIFA suspension of PSS
I the club underwent a serious overhaul. They were sold with the owners using the cash to buy Pelita Bandung Raya's license. For the 2016 Indonesia Soccer Championship Madura United, still wearing the red and white hoops that form a link back to Perseba Super, took their place in the top division while Persepam Madura Utama were joined by Perssu Madura Utama in what became known as ISC B.

I started following Indonesian football in 2006 when Madura didn't exist in the eyes of many fans. Last weekend 12,500 fans filled the Bangkalan Stadium with fans spilling off the terraces onto the track around the pitch to watch the local heroes play big boys Arema. Intimidating venues are par for the course but you get the feeling many away fans genuinely won't want to go to Madura. The people are friendly but fiercely proud of their island and once they get inside the stadium all bets are off. It will be a brave ref indeed who gives the away side a last minute penalty with points at stake!

Madura United have the look and feel of one of a new breed of football club. More savvy the one more traditional clubs which get clogged with political appointees. Madura United have proved to be ambitious in their recruitment policy, bringing in experienced coach Mario Gomes de Oliveira and appointing Osvaldo Lessa as physical coach earlier this week.

They have shown similar ambition on the field with the signing of highly sought after Fabiano Beltrame, a Brazilian who has spent many years in Indonesia with the likes of Persela, Persija and Arema while Slamet Nurcahyo and Bayu Gatra are talented local players.

For now Madura United share top spot of the ISC with four other teams. This weekend they face a tricky away game at Sriwijaya but they won in Bandung when they played PS TNI so why would they fear Palembang? Madura United may not win the ISC this year but they are an ambitious football club and who is to say in the years to come they won't become a major player in the local game?

Labels: Madura United, Perseba Super Bangkalan, Persepam MU, Perssu Sumenep

Persiba v Sriwijaya 0-0 5,274

You know that pressing game that is all the rage in England? None of that here as both sides were content to sit deep and let sides come on to them. Persiba started the game with an all Indonesian strike force with Okta Maniani and Rahel Radiansyah starting up front and while they were quick and mobile as you would expect they were well marshalled by the visitors' defence.

Okta has a reputation as a bit of a one trick pony, using his pace to cover up other alleged failings and this performance in this game did little to counter that argument. Instead it was Japanese midfielder Shohei Matsunaga who shone but his good work and good passes were to no avail in teh absence of a striker who had the physical presence to win the ball and hold on to it.

While Persiba dominated the ball Sriwijaya keeper Teja Paku Alam did well in goal while in front his defenders moved quickly to cut out any nascent danger. It wasn't until the 80th minute when Persiba coach Jaino Matos replaced Okta with Vinicius that the home side were able to add a bit of guile to their pace but by then the game was all but over. Sriwijaya had long since had the measure of Persiba and deserved their point.

Two tough away games for Sriwijaya and two points is not a bad start to the season for coach Widodo Cahyo Putro and his players have until Sunday to recharge their batteries when they will face another test of their credentials. They host Madura United.


Madura United v Arema 0-0 12,500

This was brutal! Like them games in the school playground it was harem scarem for the whole 90 minutes and if there was a surprise there was just one red card, for Arema's Hendro Siswanto in the second half.

Going into the game the news from Arema was all about those who would be absent. Cristian Gonzales, Dendi Santoso who were injured against Persiba last weekend and of course Aremania who were asked not to travel for fear of disturbances as they passed through Surabaya. 

It may have been reckless and breathless but there were some gems. For Madura United Slamet Nurchayo and Bayu Batra impressed, the latter's surging runs causing problems for a back pedalling Arema defence. And at the heart of the Madura body was the experienced Fabiano Beltrame putting in the kind of shift that has made him one of the most sought after foreign players in the country.

With the single terrace packed with a large baying crowd and fans spilling on to the running track the atmosphere was as wild and passionate as you can get; just as well there were no away fans!

Arema weren't their to provide cannon fodder and a 35 yard free kick from skipper Hamka Hamzah stung the finger tips of Heri Prasetya in the Madura goal. But up front Aussie striker Gustavo Giron struggled to make an impact as the Madura defence did their job solidly and physically. That Arema could leave with a point was down to the heroics of Meiga Kurnia in goal for them who turned in a man of the match performance, single handedly keeping the home team at bay.

Given the playground feel of the game it was appropriate the game should have been held up twice; first because an Arema free kick tore the net open and second when Srdan Lopicic's shirt was tirn and needed replacing. 

Not one for the Wenger style purist but loads of fun if a tad too physical! While I enjoyed it Arema coach Milomir Seslija was less impressed. After the  game he said the ref had 'protected' the Madura players while letting the Arema players 'die' on the field. Milomir also touched upon the build up to the game, trying to stay anonymous in a Surabaya hotel and travelling to Madura in an armoured personnel carrier and the fear factor for his team. 

Two games into the season and Arema have faced two strong, physical opponents. They have come out of it with four points and share top spot at least temporarily with Madura United but at some cost with Gonzales and Dendi facing lengthy absences. At least they get a good break between games. Next Sunday they host BS United...

Labels: Arema, Aremania, Baya Gatra, Madura United, Meiga Kurnia, Okta Maniani, Persiba, Shohei Matsunaga, Slamet Nurchayo, Sriwijaya

Bangkalan Stadium to be an Aremania free zone this weekend

Arema fans have been asked not to travel to their side's ISC game away to Madura United this weekend. The clash between the East Java sides could expect a large crowd considering their proximity and Arema's away following but that same geography as seen East Java police advise visiting fans to stay home.

Madura is an island off the north coast of Java and is connected to the larger island by a bridge. Now while this makes things easier for people to visit the island it causes a problem for police when it comes to fans travelling to Bangkalan for games.

Java side, the bridge starts in Surabaya and that is a concern for the police. Tensions between fans of Arema and Persebaya are high at the best of times and while there may be no Persebaya as such these days their supporters, known as Bonek, haven't lost their loathing for Arema fans.

Indeed during the General Sudirman Cup Arema and Surabaya United fans clashed in the road to Sleman leaving two Arema fans dead.

Arema fans driving Malang plated vehicles would have been a magnet for Bonek up for a row this weekend while elements of the travelling support may have ideas of revenge from their road trip. While Arema fans have accepted the ban they do not discount the idea some fans may make it to the game, albeit not wearing colours.

'Madura has many Arema fans,' said a supporters club official. 'we don't just go everywhere, we are everywhere,' before adding they respected the decision from the local police force

It's sad that fans should be prevented from travelling but under the circumstances totally understandable. Rivalries are a good thing in football but for once, as far as Bill Shankly's words are concerned, football is not more important than life or death.

UPDATE 6 May - Indonesian media have been reporting Persebaya fans, known as Bonek, were out in large numbers on the approach roads to the bridge looking for Malang registered vehicles. One such vehicle was attacked and damaged even though the driver was from Madura! A bus ferrying outside broadcast equipment to Bangkalan to cover the game was also attacked by fans.

Arema stayed in a hotel in Surabaya last night due to a shortage of hotels in Bangkalan but they refused to disclose the location to the media for fear of Persebaya fans tracking them down. This rivalry is real!

Labels: Arema, Aremania, Bonek, Hooliganism, Indonesian Football, ISC, Madura United, Persebaya

Bali United v Pusamania Borneo 1-1 (Nemanja Vidakovic; OG) 7,230

Two clubs borne from one club, Persisam Putra, put on a decent show that was not without controversy in Bali yesterday. It was the home team that took the lead, Vidakovic's spectacular effort from outside the box leaving Dian Agus grasping for thin air. Defender Kiko Insa later put through his own goal attempting to clear a corner.

It's fair to say Pusamania deserved the draw but it could have been three points had Tarik Boschetti not missed an open goal from a few yards out, his header going wide.

The experienced Gerald Pangkali was red carded for a reckless challenge on the edge of the penalty area. A guy who has been round the block a bit, he should have known better than to go for such a tackle in such a dangerous area; some refs would have given a penalty as well. Moments later and it was Zulkifli doing something similar but this time he just received a yellow.

Things got a bit hot towards the end of the second half with Bali United pressing for the winner. Another silly challenge, this time by Sandi in the middle of the field saw the ref brandish yellow again prompting angry scenes in the Pusamania dugout with coach Dragan Djukanovic giving thematch officials a piece of his mind. 

Bali fans in the main stand responded by throwing plastic water bottles at the dug out and one Pusamania 'official' was seen throwing one back in the crowd. It was all handbags really but at the end of the day while Pusamania will be glad to have left with a point after playing much of the game with 10 men it will be a concern to see some poor decision making at the back that could have cost them the game.

Labels: Arema, Bali United, Indonesian Football, ISC, Madura United, Persiba, PS TNI, Pusamania Borneo