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Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Poor Preparation Casting Persipura Points
Liga Indonesia/Indonesia Super League record
Champions - 2005, 2009, 2011, 2013
Runners Up - 2010, 2012, 2014
Ok it could be argued 2016 was never gonna be Persipura's year judging by their record. In the absence of any football last year perhaps the club are subconsciously preparing for 2017, the next odd numbered year to rouse from their slumber.
To be sure it has been a most un Persipura start to the campaign. Drawing two consecutive home games is almost unheard of for the Black Pearls and in fact their dismal run goes back even further if we include Sudirman Cup and Bhayangkara Cup. One win in 10 games! Yep, we are talking about Persipura. They did win both their ISL games in 2015 so let's not be too harsh on them.
So what has happened to the most successful team in recent years? Their preparations for the ISC haven't been the best it must be said. They were latecomers to the aforementioned cup competitions and were stripped of many of their best players who moved on because of the uncertainty in Jayapura.
Their midfield has been badly hit with Robertinho, Gerald Pangkali, Emmanuel Wanggai and Lim Jun Sik's absences been sorely felt while upfront the experienced trio of Boas, James Koko Lommel and Boakay Eddie Foday to really gel with just a single goal all season from Lommel. At the same time Liberian Sengbah Kennedy has yet to turn his potential into performance and has been allowed to leave the club.
There is some familiarity in the team with Yoo Jae Hoon, Ricardo Salempessy, Bio Paulin and Ian Luis Kabes providing some consistence and there has been promise in the performances of M Tahir and Fernando Pahabol. The latter came on and shook things up against Bali United but has yet to prove he is more than just a speed merchant.
Persipura management have already come out and said they expect more, adding players shouldn''t be tested anymore, they should be producing and hinting coach Jafri Sastra may have just arrived but that means nothing in football. Against that we must consider the current fate of former Persipura coach Jacksen F Tiago, now with Penang, The man who led them to so much glory is currently being 'rested' by his Malaysian side and a decision as to whether he stays or goes is likely this week.
Next up for Persipura is away to Persela. Traditionally a tough place for teams to take anything from, Persela have their own problems with zero points from their three games and coach Stefan Hansson's place is thought to be under threat.
With six days to go before they meet who will be coaching either team is anyone's guess!
Champions - 2005, 2009, 2011, 2013
Runners Up - 2010, 2012, 2014
Ok it could be argued 2016 was never gonna be Persipura's year judging by their record. In the absence of any football last year perhaps the club are subconsciously preparing for 2017, the next odd numbered year to rouse from their slumber.
To be sure it has been a most un Persipura start to the campaign. Drawing two consecutive home games is almost unheard of for the Black Pearls and in fact their dismal run goes back even further if we include Sudirman Cup and Bhayangkara Cup. One win in 10 games! Yep, we are talking about Persipura. They did win both their ISL games in 2015 so let's not be too harsh on them.
So what has happened to the most successful team in recent years? Their preparations for the ISC haven't been the best it must be said. They were latecomers to the aforementioned cup competitions and were stripped of many of their best players who moved on because of the uncertainty in Jayapura.
Their midfield has been badly hit with Robertinho, Gerald Pangkali, Emmanuel Wanggai and Lim Jun Sik's absences been sorely felt while upfront the experienced trio of Boas, James Koko Lommel and Boakay Eddie Foday to really gel with just a single goal all season from Lommel. At the same time Liberian Sengbah Kennedy has yet to turn his potential into performance and has been allowed to leave the club.
There is some familiarity in the team with Yoo Jae Hoon, Ricardo Salempessy, Bio Paulin and Ian Luis Kabes providing some consistence and there has been promise in the performances of M Tahir and Fernando Pahabol. The latter came on and shook things up against Bali United but has yet to prove he is more than just a speed merchant.
Persipura management have already come out and said they expect more, adding players shouldn''t be tested anymore, they should be producing and hinting coach Jafri Sastra may have just arrived but that means nothing in football. Against that we must consider the current fate of former Persipura coach Jacksen F Tiago, now with Penang, The man who led them to so much glory is currently being 'rested' by his Malaysian side and a decision as to whether he stays or goes is likely this week.
Next up for Persipura is away to Persela. Traditionally a tough place for teams to take anything from, Persela have their own problems with zero points from their three games and coach Stefan Hansson's place is thought to be under threat.
With six days to go before they meet who will be coaching either team is anyone's guess!
Labels: Black Pearls, Persipura
Sunday, May 15, 2016
The Ardiles Derby
When Semen Padang went toe to toe with Persipura yesterday in the Indonesia Soccer Championship the game was notable for one thing. The name Ardiles. No the former Tottenham, Argentina midfielder and occasional back up singer for Chas n Dave hasn't come out of retirement for the bright lights and pleasure of Padang or Jayapura.
Home team Semen Padang have a player called Hengky Ardiles. A true local lad made good, Ardiles was born and raised in West Sumatra and apart from a short spell with Persikabo has spent his career with Semen Padang and gone on to represent his country.
Osvaldo Ardiles Haay is a 17 year old who has been given his chance in the first team by Persipura this season after impressing in the Bhayangkara Cup. Despite his tender years he has been quick to impress in a misfiring Persipura side and no doubt he is a name we will be hearing much more about in the future though perhaps in the short term his appearances may be rationed as he is also studying at university!
Yesterday in Padang was the first tie Ardiles (Padang) had come up against Ardiles (Papua) on the pitch and while it was the elder who secured the points it was valuable experience for the youngster.
Home team Semen Padang have a player called Hengky Ardiles. A true local lad made good, Ardiles was born and raised in West Sumatra and apart from a short spell with Persikabo has spent his career with Semen Padang and gone on to represent his country.
Osvaldo Ardiles Haay is a 17 year old who has been given his chance in the first team by Persipura this season after impressing in the Bhayangkara Cup. Despite his tender years he has been quick to impress in a misfiring Persipura side and no doubt he is a name we will be hearing much more about in the future though perhaps in the short term his appearances may be rationed as he is also studying at university!
Yesterday in Padang was the first tie Ardiles (Padang) had come up against Ardiles (Papua) on the pitch and while it was the elder who secured the points it was valuable experience for the youngster.
Labels: Hengky, Osvaldo Ardiles, Persipura, Semen Padang
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Persib Find Winning Touch Against Bali United
PS TNI v Mitra Kukar 1-4 (Al Zubeidy; Marlon Silva, Alan Leandro 2, Septian David Maulana) 4,130
PS TNI: Teguh Amiruddin; Ganjar Mukti, Hardiantono, Abduh Lestaluhu (Syaiful 71'), Wiganda Pradika, Irfandi Zein, Legimin Raharjo, Manahati Lestusen (Tri 41'), Guntur Triaji, Pandi Lestaluhu (Wawan 46'), Tambun Naibaho.
Subs: Ravi Murdianto; Hendri Aprilianto, Syaiful Ramdhan, Erwin Ramdani, Tri Hardiansyah, Wawan Febrianto, Aldino Herdianto.
Subs: Ravi Murdianto; Hendri Aprilianto, Syaiful Ramdhan, Erwin Ramdani, Tri Hardiansyah, Wawan Febrianto, Aldino Herdianto.
Mitra Kukar: Shahar Ginanjar; Arthur Cunha, Michael Orah, Saepulloh Maulana (Syahrizal 88'), Abdul Gamal, Bayu Pradana, Rodrigo Ost Dos Santos, Septian David Maulana, Alan Leandro (Asri 79'), Hendra Bayauw (Yogi 85'), Marlon Da Silva.
Subs: Geri Mandagi; Syahrizal, Zikri Akbar, Asri Akbar, Dian Irawan, Anindito Wahyu, Yogi Rahadian.
Persib v Bali United 2-0 (Vladimir Vujovic, David Laly) 18,572
Persib: I Made Wirawan; Dias Angga Putra, Vladimir Vujovic, Purwaka Yudhi, Tony Sucipto, Hariono, Kim Jeffrey Kurniawan, Robertino Pugliara (Atep 54'), David Laly (Taufiq 77'), Samsul Arif (Tantan 57'), Juan Belencoso
Subs: M Natshir Fadhil; Yanto Basna, Hermawan, Atep, Taufiq, Tantan.
Subs: M Natshir Fadhil; Yanto Basna, Hermawan, Atep, Taufiq, Tantan.
Bali United: Rully Desrian, Hashim Kipuw, Agus Nova (Bobby 46'), Ahn Byung Keon, Ricky Fajrin, Hendra Sandi, Fadil Sausu, Syakir Sulaiman (Loudry 68'), Lucas Patinho, I Made Wirahadi (Yabes 56'), I Nyoman Sukarja.
Subs: Diky Indriyana; Mahdi Fahri, Bobby Satria, Felsianus Junius, Loudry Meilana, Martinus Novianto, Yabes Roni.
Semen Padang v Persipura 2-0 (Marcel Sacremento, Vendry Mofu) 8,700
Semen Padang: Jandia Eka Putra; Cassio De Jesus, Handi Ramdhan, Hengki Ardiles, Satrio Syam, Vendry Mofu (Rudi 78'), Diego Messias, Irsyad Maulana, Marcel Sacramento, Rico Simanjuntak (Defri 71'), M Nur Iskandar.
Subs: Rivky Mokodompit; Agung Prasetyo, Fandri Imbiri, Defri Rizky, Mekan Nasyrov, Rudi, Cristover Sibi.
Subs: Rivky Mokodompit; Agung Prasetyo, Fandri Imbiri, Defri Rizky, Mekan Nasyrov, Rudi, Cristover Sibi.
Persipura: Yoo Jae Hoon; Dominggus Fakdawer, Ricardo Salampessy, Rony Beroparay, Yustinus Pae, Ian Louis Kabes, Nelson Alom, Osvaldo Haay (Eddy Foday 46'), Jaelani Arey (Pahabol 34'), Boaz Solossa, James Koko Lomell (Ricky 79').
Subs: Ferdiansyah; Andri Ibo, Izaac Wanggai, Yohanis Tjoe, Eddy Foday Boakay, Ricky Kayame, Ferinando Pahabol.
Labels: Bali United, Indonesian Football, Mitra Kukar, Persib, Persipura, PS TNI, Semen Padang
Monday, May 09, 2016
Ismed's Penalty Breaks The Drought
Persipura v Bali United 0-0 12,364
If we're totally honest the first half was a pretty drab affair with few chances though I was impressed by the performance of M Tahir who looked a neat and tidy player. Looks like I was the only one as coach Jafri Sastra pulled him off at half time and replaced him with Pahabol who almost immediately made an impact, bringing a verve and an intensity to the home side's attack that had been missing earlier.
Bali United looked disciplined and effective and had they won there would have been few who were shocked. Sukaraja missed a fine opportunity after good work down the left when he scooped his effort over the bar though credit to Yoo in the Persipura goal for getting his angles right. This Persipura team, despite the spine of familiar names, has yet to click into gear and it is little surprise they are being linked with Greg Nwokolo, recently released by Thai side BEC Tero.
Interesting fact - Boas Solossa was replaced on 65 minutes by Osvaldo Ardiles Haay!
If we're totally honest the first half was a pretty drab affair with few chances though I was impressed by the performance of M Tahir who looked a neat and tidy player. Looks like I was the only one as coach Jafri Sastra pulled him off at half time and replaced him with Pahabol who almost immediately made an impact, bringing a verve and an intensity to the home side's attack that had been missing earlier.
Bali United looked disciplined and effective and had they won there would have been few who were shocked. Sukaraja missed a fine opportunity after good work down the left when he scooped his effort over the bar though credit to Yoo in the Persipura goal for getting his angles right. This Persipura team, despite the spine of familiar names, has yet to click into gear and it is little surprise they are being linked with Greg Nwokolo, recently released by Thai side BEC Tero.
Interesting fact - Boas Solossa was replaced on 65 minutes by Osvaldo Ardiles Haay!
Persipura: Yoo Jae Hoon; Dominggus Fakdawer, Muhammad Tahir (Pahabol 46'), Ricardo Salampessy, Rony Beroperay, Yustinus Pae, Ian Louis Kabes, Nelson Alom, Boaz Solossa (Osvaldo 65'), Edy Foday Boakay (Nerius 71'), James Koko Lomell.
Subs: Ferdiansah; Izaac Wanggai, Yohanis Tjoe, Nerius Alom, Osvaldo Haay, Jaelani Arey, Ferinando Pahabol.
Subs: Ferdiansah; Izaac Wanggai, Yohanis Tjoe, Nerius Alom, Osvaldo Haay, Jaelani Arey, Ferinando Pahabol.
Bali United: Rully Desrian; Agus Nova Wiantara, Ahn Byung Keon, Fadhil Sausu, Ricky Fajrin, I Gede Sukadana (Hendra 26'), Lucas Patinho (Syakir 68'), I Nyoman Sukarja, Yabes Roni, Nemanja Vidakovic (Kiko 46').
Subs: Ngurah Komang Arya; Kiko Insa, Bobby Satria, Hendra Sandi, Syakir Sulaiman, I Made Wirahadi, Martinus Novianto Ardhi.
Persija v Semen Padang 1-0 (Ismed Sofyan) 50,117
The biggest crowd of the season saw Persija make hard work of defeating Semen Padang. It took a second half penalty from veteran full back Ismed Sofyan to secure the points but I don't think many home fans were too put out by the laboured performance. They hadn't seen their heroes play a proper game in Jakarta since 2014; for them it was all about dusting off the songbooks and paying homage.
Teenager Umanailo could have give Persija the lead before Ismed scored but instead he somehow contrived to miss what looked like a sitter, firing wide when one on one with the pony tailed Janida. While that spurned opportunity could be put down to the recklessness of youth he showed nifty footwork to claim the penalty.
Persija: Andritany Ardhiyasa; Ismed Sofyan, Maman Abdurahman, Willian Pacheco, Rendika Rama, Amarzukih, Hong Soon Hak (Novri 46'), Ade Jantra, Rezaldi Hehanusa (Sutanto 71'), Jose Guerra (Vava 89'), Ambrizal Umanailo.
Subs: Rizky Darmawan; Gunawan Dwi Cahyo, Firmansyah, Sutanto Tan, Aldi Achya, Novri Seriawan, Vava Mario Yagalo.
Subs: Rizky Darmawan; Gunawan Dwi Cahyo, Firmansyah, Sutanto Tan, Aldi Achya, Novri Seriawan, Vava Mario Yagalo.
Semen Padang: Jandia Eka Putra; Hengki Ardiles (Mekan 68'), Novan Sasongko, Casio Fransisco, Hamdi Ramdhan, Vendry Mofu, Diego Santos, Rico Simanjuntak (Rudi 81'), Irsyad Maulana (Satrio 84'), M Nur Iskandar, Marcel Sacramento.
Subs: Rivky Mokodompit; Agung Prasetyo, Satrio Syam, Rudi, Mekan Nasyrov, Defri Rizki, Adi Nugroho.
Bhayangkara Surabaya United v PS TNI 0-0 9,612
Indonesia's first Uniform Derby ended the way of most other games this weekend with both sides firing blanks. BS United coach Ibnnu Grahan was the unhappy one saying his team had worked hard and had created a number of chances. His opposite number Edward Tjong had mixed feelings. He felt a point was deserved but would have preferred the three points to boost the confidence among his young charges after they had lost their opening game last week.
Whatever the result it was good to see a crowd of almost 10,000 watching the game and if this continues it should boost the average attendance for he ISC. Mind, some goals would be nice!
BS United: Wahyu Tri Nugroho; Otavio Dutra, Suroso, Putu Gede Juni Antara (Sahrul 46'), Fathcurahman, Zulfiandi, Hargianto, Fandi Eko Utomo (Ilham 56'), Abdelkibir (Fitra 80'), Rudi Widodo, Shane Malcolm.
Subs: Thomas Ryan; Sahrul Kurniawan, Indra Kahfi, Fitra Ridwan, Bijahil Calwa, Ilham Udin, Wahyu Subo Seto.
Subs: Thomas Ryan; Sahrul Kurniawan, Indra Kahfi, Fitra Ridwan, Bijahil Calwa, Ilham Udin, Wahyu Subo Seto.
PS TNI: Teguh Amiruddin; Wiganda Pradika, Hardiantono, Ganjar Mukti, Abduh Lestaluhu, Legimin Raharjo, Manahati Lestusen (Iman 78'), Erwin Ramdani (Wawan 46'), Pandi Lestaluhu, Dimas Drajad (Irvandy 60'), Tambun Naibaho
Subs: Ravi Murdianto; Hendri Aprilianto, Syaiful Ramadhan, Iman Faturohman, Irfandy Zein, Guntur Triaji, Wawan Febrianto.
Labels: Bali United, Bhayangkara Surabaya United, Indonesia Soccer Championship, Persija, Persipura, PS TNI, Semen Padang
