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| PINTU FC plus supporters on Hari Olahraga Amal 2013 |
PINTU FC came back from the HOA with a pride. From four teams sent to HOA, three of them was able to go to semifinal, while SIXERS (PINTU FC Alumni Team) came out as a winner through an all PINTU final against PINTU FBT. PINTU Ajaib went through semifinal before losing against PINTU SIXERS. PINTU Hura Hura put a brave display against SpringDale, despite being in losing side.
PRELIMINARY ROUND.
SIXERS vs Sambal Sasa 4-1
SIXERS was drawn to play a game of preliminary round against Sambal Sasa. They were on top on the first half as they controlled the game and created handful of chances. They took the lead via Reza Raditya in the early first half and they doubled their lead via Hans Saleh. They could've scored few more goals but Sambal Sasa's keeper was on-fire to denied Vincent Forest and Hans Saleh again and again. First half ended with 2-0. On the second half, Mario came in as a sub for SIXERS, giving Reza Raditya more freedom to attack. Vincent Forest scored his second goal of the game, and finally completed his brace by making a beautiful goal. Mario volleyed the ball but it was not hit well, and ViFo was there to turn 180 degree and smashed the ball past the keeper. Sambal Sasa grabbed a consolation goal nearing the end of the game, when a shot by one of their player can't be stopped by Surya "Suqro" Adhiwirawan. Full Time, and it was SIXERS 4, Sambal Sasa 1.
ROUND of 16
Four PINTU FC teams were to play in thi stage and three of them were able to go to the next round.
PINTU FBT vs Kaplan 3-1
It was a tough opening game for PINTU FBT but in the end they came through against Kaplan by three goals by one. Kaplan took the lead when a through ball that past Alvin Kennardi was finished well to beat Eugene Sebastian. They almost doubled their lead when Cabo broke free, but Eugene was there to make a vital save to keep the scoreline 1-0. PINTU FBT responded well by taking more initiative to attack and finally found the equalizer after Andhita forced Kaplan's defender to score an unfortunate own goal, 1-1. Until second half it was 1-1. On the second half, PINTU FBT increased the pressure and took the lead via Andhita. A foul on Kaplan's area resulted to a freekick. Andhita, who executed it, smashed the ball to the goal, leaving the keeper no chance to save that. Andhita scored his second goal of the game after robbed the ball in their own area, 3-1. Kaplan got one good chance to climb one back, but one of their shot during a scramble in front of the goal just hit the post before Eugene clutched the ball safely.
PINTU Hura Hura vs SpringDale 1-2
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| PINTU Hura Hura Before the Match |
PINTU Hura Hura was defeated by SpringDale in quite even game. SpringDale got an early break from a freekick past PINTU Hura Hura's goalkeeper, Adrian Prayoga. PINTU Hura Hura nearly grabbed a leveller, but Benny's shot just hit the post. On the second half, they finally found the equalizer via Benny. Melvyn turned a defender before unleashing a fierce shot, which was blocked by SpringDale's keeper. But Benny reacted quickly to rebound the ball and shot it to the goal. 1-1. Melvyn almost made PINTU Hura Hura lead, but his 1v1 chance was blocked by the keeper. SpringDale created plenty chances, but Adrian Prayoga was excellent between the post, pulling strings of wonderful saves to keep the score 1-1. However, SpringDale could finally find the net nearing the end of the game and won the game by 2 goals to 1.
SIXERS vs Tam 1-0
It was a tight game for SIXERS, as they only won by one goal. Hans scored an early goal, but they failed to capitalize the situation and add more goals. They were under pressure and Tam threatened few times, but Ericko was always able to save his goal until the end of the match. He made at least three wonderful saves to keep the goal clean. One of them is a great 1 vs 1 chance, which looks like a certain goal, but Ericko flew to tip the ball wide from the goal. Tam pushed forward on the second half and nearly found an equalizer, but their shot only hit the crossbar.
PINTU Ajaib vs BriteLite 5-0
PINTU Ajaib, who consists of freshies, recorded a big win against BriteLite. Dominating the game from the beginning, they threatening few times via Channing who released wicked shots. However, it was Billy who broke the deadlock. He calmly put the ball into the goal to make the score 1-0. On the second half, Billy created a Messi-esque goal, as he dribbled past few players and released a fierce shot to the bottom of the goal, 2-0. After that goal, the game was completely owned by PINTU Ajaib. Channing added the third before assisting the fourth to Dinar, who scored the goal with his stomatch. Channing completed his brace after releasing an accurate shot to the bottom corner of the goal.
QUARTER FINAL
Three of the teams recorded impressive victories in the Quarterfinal to book three places in the Semifinal. PINTU FBT scored six past MDC, while SIXERS put five goals against KUMIS, and PINTU Ajaib recorded an outstanding 4-0 victory against Mimisan.
PINTU FBT vs MDC 6-3
PINTU FBT made another comeback in a 9 goals thriller game. MDC took the lead when a lob ball from Cobysot Avego was directly shot - volley kick - by MDC striker. However, Christiandy equalized after a beautiful teamwork with Andhita, 1-1. PINTU FBT took the lead when Andhita's shot from the distance was too strong for Coby. He got a hand on it, but couldn't prevent the goal. On the second half, MDC responded and levelled the score. The tempo of the game is getting more intense, but PINTU FBT re-took the lead after Alvin Kennardi burst to the penalty area and hit the ball very well, 3-2. However, MDC found the equalizer for the second time via their striker, Yeye, after Christiandy Franciscus lost possession in their own area. He got 1v1 against Eugene, and even though it was blocked, the ball bounced back and he calmly smashed the ball to the goal. Once again, PINTU FBT scored another goal, after one of MDC player unintentionally diverted PINTU FBT's corner, 4-3. Felix Fennardi scored his first goal for PINTU FBT in this match, after coolly slotted the ball, while Andhita finished the game by scoring his second goal of the game from a fierce shot from the right side.
SIXERS vs KUMIS 5-0
SIXERS cruised to a comfortable 5-0 win against KUMIS in the quarterfinal to proceed to the next round. Hans scored a quick goal, as he smashed the ball to the goal. He added his second goal via a beautiful combination with Vincent Forest. Vincent Forest backheeled the ball and Hans was on the right position to finish it. On the second half, they were able to add three goals via Reza Raditya. His first goal was led from Mario's chance from Nino's beautiful through pass. The keeper was able to push the ball away to the center of the field, but Reza Raditya was there to capitalize it and make the scoreline 3-0. Later on, he added the second goal, and nearing the end of the game, he completed his hattrick, 5-0.
PINTU Ajaib vs Mimisan 4-0
PINTU Ajaib defeated Mimisan with four goals to nil, in an interesting match. The scoreline might suggest that the game is one sided, but in fact, it was nearly an even game, before PINTU Ajaib scored the second goal. Mimisan was the first one getting clear cut chance but the shot only hit the post. It was PINTU Ajaib who scored the opening goal. Channing struck the ball from the right hand side to make it 1-0 until the first half whistle. On the second half, Channing scored his second goal. A Hans-like goal, as Channing turned the defender before releasing a fierce shot to beat the keeper, 2-0. After this goal, Mimisan lost their shape, and PINTU Ajaib was able to add two goals. Wiswa grabbed his first goal of the tournament, while Channing completed his hattrick, leaving Mimisan conceded four goals without scoring any goal.
SEMIFINAL
PINTU Ajaib faced SIXERS to ensure there would be at least one PINTU FC team on the final, while PINTU FBT was challenged by SpringDale, who beat PINTU Hura Hura earlier on. In the end SIXERS and PINTU FBT were able to progress to the next round.
PINTU FBT vs SpringDale 3-1
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| Felix Fennardi and Alvin Tandias in action against SpringDale (photos from HOA facebook page) |
PINTU FBT secured a ticket to final after knocking out SpringDale from SIM 3-1. Andhita scored the opening goal after getting room on the right flank and burst the ball to the goal. PINTU FBT dominated the game but failed to add any goal, and even SpringDale pulled the level from a direct freekick. Alvin Kennardi was considered fouling Thompson from SpringDale. One of their player smashed the ball to the goal to First half ended in a 1-1 stalemate. On the second half, PINTU FBT had improved and their passing connected very well, and created couples of chances. Alvin Tandias, who was playing upfront, scored a goal for PINTU FBT from Alvin Kennardi's crossing. Felix doubled the lead after his goal. He dribbled past SpringDale's defender before beating the keeper and ensured the victory.
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IXERS vs PINTU Ajaib 5-0
PINTU Ajaib met SIXERS in the semifinal to set up a game between freshies against alumnies, however SIXERS was too strong for them as they scored five in this match. PINTU Ajaib were playing quite well before Reza Raditya's goal. He robbed the ball before put the ball past Jose. After that goal, SIXERS got more dominant and didn't give PINTU Ajaib to play their own game. Channing and Billy were nullified for most of the game and PINTU Ajaib failed to create sparks on the game. Reza Raditya scored another two goals to complete his hattrick, while Hans Saleh added one. Mario found the net as well in this match.
FINAL
SIXERS vs PINTU FBT 1-0
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| Before the Match |
SIXERS won the Hari Olahraga Amal 2013 after beating PINTU FBT 1-0, via
Hans goal on the last minute, capitalizing Eugene's mistake. It was
otherwise a tight game, with SIXERS had more chances but failed to find
the net until the last minute.
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| The tension in the final match |
PINTU FBT defended well, as Hans and Vifo didn't have much spaces to manouver on the pitch. Vincent Forest did make a great run twice but Eugene was quick to leave his line and made a great block to deny the goal. The match itself didn't have much clear cut chances as most of the battle in the middle is very intense. PINTU FBT got one great chance when Felix broke free and had a room to shot, but Ericko made a terrific stop to deny Felix. First half ended with 0-0. Second half was no different than first half, as the game is getting tighter. Vincent Forest got one chance again, but Eugene was there to deny it. As the clock was ticking and everyone thought it was going to be a penalty shootout, Eugene made a fatal mistake as he gave the ball to Andhita who lost the possession to Hans. The later name made no mistake to smashed the ball, leaving Eugene no chance to save it. 1-0, and the final whistle is blown by the referee. SIXERS won the game and the competition, while Hans Saleh and Reza Raditya won their second consecutive HOA after winning it last year.
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