5-1 for Bayern Munich

Substitute players of Bayern Munich gave good lesson on how to play professional football to Indonesian players. Although most of key players of Munich are called up for Euro 2008, the champion of the 2007/2008 German League did not reduce the level of game play.

Jan Schlaudraf scored hattrick in the game , scoring goals at 23rd, 32nd, and 62nd minutes. Breno scored the first goal in 20th minutes, and Toni Kroos scored the last goal of Munich at the end of 2nd half. Indonesia had three opportunities but only scored a goal at the 61st minutes.

Derby County and Bambang Pamungkas

Eyefootball.com reported that Derby County is interested in signing Persija Jakarta’s forward Bambang Pamungkas for next season in the Championship Division. The site wrote that Paul Jewell wants to add an experienced attacker to play alongside Emannuel Villa, the Argentinian forward. Derby County will prepare around 300,000 pounds (around 5.4 billions rupiah) for the 27 years old Indonesian international striker.

Bambang Pamungkas currently plays for Persija Jakarta, and has played most of his career in the club. Assistant Manager of Persija, M. Nigara, stated to the media that the club will ask around 15 billions rupiah (around 800,000 pounds) for the transfer fee.

Pamungkas has more than 40 caps for Indonesia bagging more than 20 goals. Bambang’s agent in Europe, Anthony van Dalen, had previously revealed that several clubs in Europe are ready to give the player a try out. However, there is no valid information about the transfer in Derby County official website. I believe we shall wait until the transfer market is open. (*)

Raja and Irfan Will Coach Malaysia?

Series of succesfull matches with Persipura have brought positive image of these Malaysian coach in Indonesia. Raja Isa and Irfan Bakti saw ‘a tumbling giant’ when they arrived in Jayapura early 2007. Gifted by skillful young talents and senior players, Persipura could not play as a team in their matches at the start of Indonesia League. Now, everyone is amazed on what has Persipura achieves this season. The team is the runner up of Copa Indonesia. Strong Team like Persija Jakarta has even learned valuable lesson in Semi Final Copa Indonesia about collective plays until the last minute from the team called “Uncut Diamond of The East”.

The last couple matches of Persipura against Deltras Sidoarjo and Persik Kediri have also shown how a team should play against cheated referees and unreliable Football Association. They scored 4 goals against Deltras and another 4 goals against Persik to seal their ticket for Final Matches in Jakarta. They held no strike and brutal play throughout this season. This season is not yet finished, but they have received offers from major clubs in Indonesia such as PSM Makasar and Persija for the 2008 season.

I personally believe, it is the time for them to take a step higher. Indonesia will send no team to the 2008 AFC Champions League, due to poor management of Indonesia Football Association. I do not see any reason they should coach another team in here unless for a higher salary. One thing for certain Malaysia National Football Team has no Head Coach since last July 2007. Malaysia Football Association sacked Noorizan Bakar after humiliated defeats in AFC Asia Cup last July 2007. I believe they have the quality to heal another ‘tumbling giant’ since Malaysia will face tough teams in 2011 Asia Cup Qualification round.

So, Irfan and Raja, what will you choose? Malaysia or Indonesia?

FINAL Copa Indonesia 2007

It was quite entertaining match in the first 45 minutes. Persipura led a goal by Ernest Jeremiah in 6th minute. Unfortunately, the concentration and determination of Persipura players are poor at the second half. Kayamba Gumbs equalize the score in 73rd minutes. The score did not change in extra time. Sriwijaya FC won the tournament by penalty shootout. Ferry Rotinsulu proved himself as the best goalkeeper in the match. He blocked two penalty shots to bring Sriwijaya FC won the shootout

Score in 120 minutes
Persipura: Ernest Jeremiah (6)
Sriwijaya FC: Kayamba Gumbs (73)

Penalty shootout
Persipura: —
Sriwijaya FC: Keith Kayamba Gumbs, Zah Rahan, Anoure Obiora

Performance Point
Persipura
Jendry Pitoy (GK)— 6.5
Ricardo Salampessy— 6.5
Jack Komboy— 7
Bio Paulin Pierre— 7
Victor Igbonefo— 6.5
Eduard Ivakdalam— 7
Heru Nerly— 6 // David Da Rocha (58) — 6
Paulo Rumere— 6.5
Stevi Bonsapia— 6 // Imanuel Wanggai (38) — 6.5 // Murzal Usman (82) — 6
Albeto Goncalves— 7
Ernest Jeremiah— 7

SRIWIJAYA FC
Ferry Rotinsulu (GK) — 7.5
Christian Warobay— 7
Renato Eliyas— 7
Amrizal— 6.5
Isnan Ali— 6.5 // Dian Fachrudin (98)— 6
Slamet Riyadi— 7
Zah Rahan— 6.5
James Obiora— 6
Benben Berlian— 6.5 // Tony Sucipto (114)— 6
Wijay— 6
Keith Kayamba— 6.5

Semi Final Copa Indonesia

First Match: Persija Jakarta vs Persipura Jayapura
Fascinating match I must said. Both team played attacking football. Persija ran out of luck at second half, when they had so many goal attempts but only scored one goal. The final score was 3-2 for Persipura Jayapura.

Goal scorers
Persipura: Alberto Goncalves (25, 45, 55)
Persija: Bambang Pamungkas (27), Hamka Hamzah (65)

Line Up and Performance Point:
PERSIPURA
Jendry Pitoy (GK) —6
Eduard Ivakdalam—6.5 // David Da Rocha (65’),— 6.5
Ricardo Salampessy—6.5
Ian Louis Kabes—7
Jack Komboy—6.5
Victor Igbonefo—6
Ernest Jeremiah—7.5
Alberto Concalves—8 // Stevie Bonsavia (80’)—6
Bhio Paulin Pierre—6.5
Imanuel Wanggai—6 // Bahtiar (38’)—6.5
Paulo Rumere—6.5

PERSIJA
Evgheny Chmaruk (GK)—6
Ismed Sofyan— 6.5
Hamka Hamzah—6.5
Abanda Herman—6
Mulki Alifa Hakim—6 // Gerald Pangkali (45’)—6
Atep—6.5 // Ruben Cecco (71’)—6
Agus Indra Kurniawan—6.5
Francis Wawengkang—6 // M. Roby (45’)—6
Robentinho Gabriel Pugliara—6.5
Aliyudin—7
Bambang Pamungkas—7.5

Second Match: PELITA JAYA vs SRIWIJAYA FC
The battle of two young goalkeepers. The game was not really attractive overall. There was no well design attack by both teams. SRIWIJAYA FC made it to Final through penalty shootout

Goal Scorers (Penalty Shootout)
Pelita Jaya: Dian Agus Prasetyo, Cristiano Lopes, Agustiar Batubara, Jajang Mulyana, and Tommy Rifka Putra
Sriwijaya FC: Keith Kayamba Gumbs, Charis Yulianto, Zah Rahan Krangan, Carlos Renato Elias, Tony Sucipto, and Christian Warobay

Line Ups and Performance Points:

PELITA JAYA
Dian Agus Prasetyo (GK)—7.5
Agustiar Batubara—6
Boubacar Keita—6
Wagner Luis—6
Tommy Rifka Putra—6
Ivan Jerkovic—6.5 // Jusmadi (93’)—6
Ardan Aras—6.5
Egi Melgiansyah—6 // Jalaludin Main (74’)—6
Imran Hadi—6
Cristiano Lopes—6.5
Adolfo de Souza—6.5 // Jajang Mulyana (66’)—6

SRIWIJAYA FC
Ferry Rotinsulu (GK)—7.5
Carlos Renato Elias—6
Charis Yulianto—6
Christian Warobay—6.5
Isnan Ali—6.5 // Slamet Riyadi (103’)—6
Benben Barlian—6
Wijay—6
Zah Rahan Krangan—6
Anoure Obiora—6 // Tony Sucipto (95’)—6.5
Christian Leng Lolo—6.5
Keith Gumbs Kayamb—6