SEMARANG – PSIS Semarang make sure you qualify for the semifinals President’s Cup 2022 after defeating Bhayangkara FC in the quarter-finals, on Sunday (3/7/2022) afternoon WIB. In fact, the match is as strong as 1-1 in normal time.
Laskar Mahesa Jenar – nicknamed PSIS Semarang – was able to score the ball first against The Guardian – nicknamed Bhayangkara FC – through Wawan Febrianto (45+1′). Meanwhile, Bhayangkara FC scored a goal back through Youssef Ezzejjari (57′).
The match continued to the penalty shootout. PSIS Semarang was successful over Bhayangkara FC, winning 9-8 (10-9) in the penalty shootout.
The course of the match
First round
Starting the first half, both the PSIS Semarang Squad and Bhayangkara FC immediately applied impressive games with high tension. The two teams took turns in attacking their respective opponent’s defense areas.
Unfortunately, until the 30th minute, the opportunity that was obtained by Laskar Mahesa Jenar through Carlos Fortes and colleagues could still be well broken by the Bhayangkara FC defense line. On the other hand, Youssef Ezzejjari et al were also unable to convert their chances into opening goals for The Guardian.
After the cooling break, the match was resumed at a fairly high tempo. Once again, the two teams were still pressing the heart of the opponent’s defense quickly. However, the efforts of both teams have not yielded sweet results. The score was still 0-0 until the 35th minute.
Right in the 37th minute, Eka Febri Yogi almost opened the tap for PSIS Semarang’s goal. Unfortunately, his measured hard kick from outside the penalty box could still be brushed off by Awan Setho.
Bhayangkara FC also got a golden opportunity in the 40th minute through Anderson Salles. Unfortunately, his hard header was still thin sideways on the left side of the PSIS Semarang goal.
Surprisingly, PSIS Semarang finally succeeded in breaking the egg. Laskar Mahesa Jenar was able to score the opening goal in the 45+1 minute through Wawan Febrianto’s hard kick. The position also changed to 1-0 for PSIS Semarang’s advantage until halftime.
Second round
Entering the second half, PSIS Semarang, which acted as the host, immediately controlled the game. Taisei Marukawa et al several times terrorized the Guardian’s defense area. However, the team made by Sergio Aparecido has not been able to double its advantage.
Meanwhile, Bhayangkara FC got a golden opportunity in the 52nd minute through Youness Mokhtar’s hard kick. Unfortunately, the ball can still be pushed over by Yofandani. Two minutes later, Muhamad Hargianto hit hard, but still bounced.
Surprisingly, Bhayangkara FC managed to equalize in the 57th minute. It started with a ribbon kick from Dendy Sulistyawan, then scored well against PSIS Semarang by Youssef Ezzejjari (57′). The position was changed to 1-1.
The match was fierce again. PSIS Semarang immediately responded to the goal with the quick action of Taisei Marukawa et al which troubled the Guardian’s defense. However, a number of opportunities they got could not be converted into goals.
After playing with 90 minutes, both teams must share the points 1-1. So, the match went to a penalty shootout.
Penalty Shootout
PSIS Semarang
Carlos Fortes (entered), Jonathan Cantillana (entered), Fredyan Wahyu (entered), Alie Sesay (entered), Taisei Marukawa (entered), Oktavianus Fernando (entered), Frendi Saputra (entered), Alfeandra Dewangga (entered), Wahyu Prasetyo (entered), Hari Nur Yulianto (entered).
Bhayangkara FC
Anderson Salles (failed), Muhamad Hargianto (entered), Sani Rizki (entered), Youssef Ezzejjari (entered), Dendy Sulistyawan (entered), Ruben Sanadi (entered), Finky Pasamba (entered), Kasim (entered), Asyaq Gufron (entered entered), Putu Gede (failed).
Lineup
PSIS SEMARANG XI: Yofandani Damai Pranata (GK), Frendi Saputra, Alie Sesay, Wahyu Prasetyo, Alfeandra Dewangga Santosa, Fredyan Wahyu Sugiyantoro, Eka Febri Yogi Setiawan, Jonathan Eduardo Cantillana Zorilla, Taisei Marukawa, Wawan Febrianto, Carlos Manuel Dos Santos Fortes.
Coach: Sergio Aparecido Alexandre
BHAYANGKARA FC XI: Awan Setho Raharjo (GK), I Putu Gede Juni Antara, Indra Kahfi Ardhiyasa, Anderson Aparecido Salles, Ruben Karel Sanadi, Muhamad Hargianto, Wahyu Subo Seto, Finky Pasamba, Andik Vermansah, Youness Mokhtar, Youssef Ezzejjari Lhasnaoui.
Coach: Widodo Cahyono Putro
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