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VIVAnews:Although Persib Appeal has appointed a consortium of French coach Daniel Darko Janackovic, no halfhearted impression of the camp is training staff. Is Joseph Bachtiar as an assistant coach is ready to resign if Persib Janackovic ekstrim.Sebab considered making changes, said Joseph, a big change Maung Bandung means teams have to start things from scratch again. "If he (Janackovic) too much this and that ruling and make some major changes to the team, it's better that I resign," said Yusuf was quoted from the site Bobotoh Persib, Sunday, June 20 2010.Janackovic was only given

time for a month by a consortium Persib. This time is considered too short for Joseph also ideally is three months to make changes in the team.

Now the expected Joseph and the leaders of Persib is the coach's ability to adapt. Nova Arianto as a player also said similar things. Although not too familiar with Janackovic, Nova is ready to compete under the command of the coach.

"During his presence to progress Persib, I would fully support," said Nova.Ini not the first time Maung Bandung teams have foreign coaches. Before Janackovic existing Sledzianowski Andreiz Marek (Poland), Juan Antonio Paez (Chile), and Arcan Iurie Anatolievici (Moldova).

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BANDUNG – libero Persib Bandung Maman Abdurahman claimed that he was not affected by the issue of the coming new French coach Daniel Darko Janackovic. He admitted that the task itself as a professional player is to practice and compete with the maximum.

“As a player I think exercise alone and provide maximum results when playing. If it's new coach will come I was not disturbed. Let us just focus on practicing,” said Maman, Monday (21/06/2010).

Pillar Caps this rate, the trainer who plans to come on June 26 later learned is a good coach and good quality. The reason is, information Maman, the coaches never get the best coach in Alzajair title this year.

“From what I get, the coach has a very good quality. Moreover, ever bring the club championship in Algeria. I value the Algerian league better than the league in Indonesia, “he explained.

Despite all this, Maman handed over all decisions to management. Decisions taken by management is the best decision for Persib. He expects other players also remain to be professional and accept what is best for the team. (MSY)

Football is the most interesting game in the world to watch. In Indonesia it is quite difficult to control this one sport because for the Indonesian people, football is the most fascinating sports game to watch. Missing the game would be a great pity. Football, besides a collective game that involve many people (11 people is also an organization) is also part of a system. Beside the players, there is also an organization that manages it.

Indonesian football is under an organization called PSSI. As the highest football organization, PSSI issues a law that regulates Indonesian football matters. As an organization, PSSI also is part of the Asia Football Confederation (AFC) in Asia and FIFA (Federation International de Football Association) as the world football organization. One of the rules implemented by PSSI is the Super League that differ from the previous leagues. Super League is carried out only with one region, unlike other leagues that involved two regions which was west and east regions. In addition it once involved three regions including the central region.

This was where a problem occurred for many clubs in the Super League. The classical problem is about funding, indeed very rational if many clubs are shouting with the policy. The high budget is usually used for accommodation during matching games. Imagine if for a game outside the island, they use air transportation, except if the game is held on the same island, they can use land transportation.

Indonesia is the largest archipelago country in Asia, with an area of approximately 1,919,440 Km2, compared to other countries that do not have as large area as Indonesia. Japan (377.835 Km2), Korea (98.480 Km2) and Thailand (514.000 Km2) cannot be compared with Indonesia. By infrastructure, the three other nations are more modern. To go from one city to another you can use land transportation like train or bus. While in Indonesia, with the largest area in Southeast Asia, you have to cross the sea to get to another island.

Looking at the geographical condition, ideally Indonesian league should use the old format that has been previously implemented, two or three regions. It is not necessary to force to implement a one region format if at the end it would burden the clubs to pay for accommodation and infrastructure. This is because Indonesia’s positition at the AFC is not strong enough so that Indonesia decided to implement the one region league format. If we do not implement this format, clubs under the Indonesian League cannot compete at the Asian Champion’s League. If not compete at the Asian’s Champion’s League, we cannot measure our success at a more higher level.

Furthermore, businesses in Indonesia have not lay a hand on football. Football has not been considered as a profit maker. Compared to English Premier League or Calcio Italia League where football has become a profitable industry, the club’s policy means profit and achievement. Meaning, there is a relationship between achievement and profit. The more achievement a club made, the more profit the management is making.

I think that however it is, football inIndonesia is part of the nation’s asset. Indonesia’s football can help increase Indonesia’s position in the world’s football. This can only happen if we manage to create a significant triumph in a higher event. It all started from the Indonesian League. The policy that should be undertaken is to make clubs under the league more independent and reconsidering the format that is more appropriate the the nation's geographical condition so that clubs would have no fund difficulties due to accommodation expenses.

By Iden Wildensyah

“Actually, we the players do not know the quality of this trainer. But whoever she was a management decision. We as players still have to be professional and always ready, “said Nova, Saturday (06/19/2010).

However, the owner of the number one jersey 30, admits, for it to progress Maung Bandung, he evaluates the players will receive any management decision. To be sure, he hope no more mistakes in preparation for his team won.

As to Robby Darwis, the player nicknamed “Sister NGESOT” This judge that Robby is still very feasible to train Cup Indonesia team in 2010. He added, the legendary Persib are able to motivate his team to perform trengginas.

“Actually, Mr. Robby is also still highly worthy to lead this team to be Cup Indonesiaend. But management may have another appraisal, so must we accept it. Hopefully we can win, “he concluded.
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Persib is one of Indonesia’s football team from Bandung that has done quite a performance and stable in the Indonesian football industry, since long time ago until the current Indonesian League.

One unique note from this team is when the team won the United football competition for the very last time in 1993/1994. At the final game, Persib which was defended by Sutiono Lamso and Robby Darwis beated PSM Makassar. The Galatama football game and united teams in Indonesia then was united into Indonesian League (LI). At the first LI held in 1994/1995, Persib won for the first time after defeating Petrokimia Putra Gresik. Persib also was one of the only clubs in Indonesia that managed to play at the semi finals at Asia Champions League.

The Indonesian Super League now uses a dependent system, which is participants are not alowed to use its budget so that some clubs have difficulties in finding a fund. Unlike Persib which is funded by several sponsors for its game matches.

Why does Persib has many sponsors? The team from Bandung is a team who is faithful to its supporters and spectators in its every games thus resulting an overflow of spectators. This canbe seen from last night’s game between Persib and Arema. So it is true that many people watch Persib on television, which is then used by sponsors to introduce their products.

Persib’s clothes and merchandise are hunted by its supporters, in every shirts you can find the sponsors’ brand, as well as on the merchandises.

Persib is a future professional team that can compete in domestic games thus sponsors are eyeing on them hoping to bring Indonesian football to the outside world.


by Juanas Orta

BANDUNG – Persib Bandung will be trying on the coach from France named Darko-Daniel Janackovic Indonesian Cup 2010 in mid-July. This is a test event for the coach who brought the agent named Jaime Rojas.

Persib Manager Umuh Muchtar just really reluctant to hire coaches who have not known his track record is. However, diinternal PT Persib Bandung Dignity (PT UN), there are several parties that are judged to impose gait trainer.

“Frankly I do not really agree with this decision. But never mind, because there are certain parties who want him to (Daniel) coaching here. Let us see later how its action, “explained Umuh, Friday (06/18/2010).

Umuh claimed not to know for sure if PT Liga Indonesia will allow the team madding a new coach. Including, if issued as Technical Director Darko-Daniel Janackovic(Dirtek) in Persib.

“We'll see what happens. If indeed we should try, if not better. We want everything to clear first, announcing a new coach, “said Umuh who claimed there was a frantic internal friction Persib interests related coach about next season.

Exchange team trainers Maung Bandung was central heating. Before Darko-Daniel Janackovic, some famous names like Jacksen F Tiago (Persipura Jayapura Youth career) and Rahmad Darmawan (Sriwijaya FC) digadang-gadangkan Persib is training going to occupy a seat next season. (ACF)

BANDUNG – Bandung Persib Management filed a supplementary budget amounting to Rp3 billion to the consortium of PT Persib Bandung Dignity (PT UN) to shop for new players next season. Additional funds are considered appropriate to bring some star quality to the squad Maung Bandung.

President Director of UN Umuh Muchtar states, additional budget is entirely Rp3 billion will be used to buy new players, beyond a few players will be retained for the Liga Indonesia (LSI) upcoming 2010/2011. “And the value we see feasible to bring in some of the best players, both foreign and local,” said Umuh, Friday (06/11/2010).

The man who was also manager of this Persib add, last season's, the consortium provide loan funds to the United Nations and the management of PT Persib of Rp20 billion utuk operational funds for one round of competition. Of that amount, partly intended to buy players competing in this 2009/2010 season.

Umuh explained, the addition of these funds if it wants to realize its natural numbered targets champions next season. These additional funds to hire the quality squad capable Persib boost achievement in the competition next season.

“So this is consistent with the targets that we switch to the championship next season. We expect the consortium to give fresh air and together we understand the needs of next season, “he explained. (MSY)

Fanatical supporters in soccer are no longer a new phenomenon and it is common in almost every country whose nation deems soccer/soccer match as a religion (not literally, in a different meaning-ed).

British people are notorious for the hooligans who are very disturbing and makes people restless enough in every match between world-class countries, or even European countries. Similarly, the World Cup or European Championship. Concerns arising from the match organizers is that if the British team’s performance is disappointing or far lower than expectations of these hooligans,there will be unrest which results in quite a lot of material loss.

Although many may have not reported (probably because I am in Indonesia and the news about it has been more selected for inclusion into the virtual world. Well, I'm not sure,-ed). But the highest institution of British football is the FA that will impose strong sanctions against the club, or FIFA will impose sanctions to the country's national team whose supporters make restless situation.

But of course in every match, for the European League, the European Championship and World Championship, the match organizing committee always sets up a better and better security. This is done by the committees to prevent undesirable things from happening.

And abroad, if there is a special event such as football club’s anniversary parties for example, there will no chaos by the supporters by breaking into the stadium just to watch the match and support their favorite teams. And according to information from one of my friends who live in England, that the British security forces always applies super strict security measures at soccer games, especially the soccer games where there is a teams playing against its biggest enemy such as MU vs Liverpool whether the game is in Liverpool or in Manchester . In fact, the security forces and police will take very firm actions toward the supporters who act improperly.

And this is exemplary by the soccer games organizers in Indonesia.

Meanwhile, in Indonesia (not mocking, but this is a reality and it happened -ed) a lot of ways done to support people’s favorite soccer teams. I really admire Persib Bandung. Not because I live in Bandung, but because I am very pleased with Persib Bandung team, I even was one witness who saw Persib Bandung won the Indonesian League Championship for the first time in 1995 that was the first Indonesian League, it used to be named the United League. And that was the first time I loved Persib whose players were really cool by relying only on all local players alias native Indonesians. Although there are now foreign players, I still love only Persib and it is not replacable.

Back to the topic. Sometimes this behavior is supported by the organizing committee and sometimes by the team official. Although there is no real proof this, sometimes I do an analysis and find out that supporters do not do these things without the intimidation or provocation from others. And usually, I think, provocation must be done by people that supporters have known and he was in a group of supporters who can be ordered by the official club or anything like that but I can not judge directly who it is. That's only an analysis and estimate.

Some time ago at the second leg of Indonesian Super League 2009/2010 between Persib and one of the clubs in East Java (of course I forgot the name of the team-ed). Persib in the first leg tourned out to slaughter that club in Bandung. And in order to provide a great spirit to supporters’ favorite team and provide mental pressure because that stadium was overcrowded with home team supporters in those games, the organizers offer a discount on admission to the prospective spectators. And in a business context, giving discounts to customers is common and it is a normal thing done by the organizing committee in order to attract buyers/customers in this case is a large number of soccer spectators. But surely, it was something really horrible to see when there was too little borderline separating fanatical supporters of Persib Bandung and the opposing team’s supporters.

Many promises are made by the soccer fans club saying that spectators/supporters will be disciplined but that's no guarantee. Lots of events happened unexpectedly and it was beyond the power of the organizers like throwing a bottle of mineral water to the opposing team or a more severe one, even throwing stones. In fact, Persib team was a little intimidated by the spectators who watched the game right outside the pitch line and maybe if the spectators were carried away, they could have just entered the pitch. (this is of course the worst scenario-ed)

And on Sunday last week, on March 14, 2010 Persib team that was celebrating its 77th anniversary invited Arema Indonesia at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Soreang, Bandung Regency.

This anniversary occassion caused the spectators of the game burst into the stadium and caused over-capacity. Finally, it made the supporters that should have been in a special tribune forced into the stadium area that should be sterile from the spectators. As a result, the news I read in the newspapers yesterday morning reported that the overcrowding spectators had made so many people fainted and some spectators even fell because of pushing each other like crazy.

The stadium was overcrowded because at that match the spectators broke in the entrance and finally a lot of spectators entered Si Jalak Harupat Stadium without buying tickets merely to support their favorite team Persib play in its 77th anniversary occassion. That incident was not the first time, several years ago at Persib’s anniversary celebration as well, Siliwangi Stadium could not accommodate a large number of spectators, and finally they burst into the pitch and eventually many spectators watching the game at the pitch lane, a few centimeters from the to be exact rather than just a few centimeters from the soccer pitch’s sideline. And it looked like watcing a soccer match in the neighborhood at the annual event of commemorating Indonesia's Independence in August.

Even though there were not many undesirable incidents, this is a bad precedent for Indonesian soccer and of course a bad precedent for organizing committees. Surely, the above incidents are bad marks in Indonesian soccer games’ report.

And my questions are; At the soccer games, do the organizing committees cooperate with the police and security force to prevent bad incidents from happening? What if the security forces take rather repressive measures toward supporters breaking in the enterence of the stadium because they want to watch the game but they do not have the tickets for fear that they will hurt the spectators?

And by allowing illegal spectators to enter/breaking in the entrance without buying tickets, we can see the security forces and the organizing committees are not rigorous enough, that is absolutely bad incident and sometimes I am ashamed of it.>>>

There are still many other incidents which occurred due to the lack of rigorous control of the organizing committees and the security forces. These may be some of bad incidents occur in Indonesian soccer matches. And there should also be a consideration whether Indonesia is prepared for holding an international soccer tournament in very grand in style such as World Cup as highly endorsed by the PSSI [translator’s note: Indonesian Football Federation] few dozen years later? Given the Asian level football tournament only, there were still spectators who successfully went through fence between spectators and the pitch and went into the soccer pitch at the Asian Cup some time ago.

Maybe if we plan to hold an international tournament, one of the most important thing must be changed is the way of thinking and behavior of spectators of the soccer tournament, in Indonesia of course.


by Hotman Christian

Football is a popular sporting event that is loved by many.

My profession as a radio announcer for the 15 to 35 year-old segment prompted me to be knowledgeable of sports news including football. I don't like to play football but I enjoy watching the games, especially the BIG MATCH.

In Bandung, the pride of the city is Persib Bandung. The team has fanatical and loyal supporters that are called Bobotoh Persib. The members consist of people from various backgrounds, from babies to old people.

Bobotoh Persib worship the team, even when losing but even more so when winning. The actions of the Bobotoh often worry Bandung citizens who would go home early when a match is being played there and when Persib loses. This is done to avoid the convoys of Bobotoh who sometimes are rather wild although nowadays these Persib fans are more mature. However, there are still some who act as bullies and cause damage when Persib loses.

With regards to the bobotoh and persib, as radio announcer wherein my radio station always covers live all Persib matches in the Indonesian League, I am often in awe of the enthusiasm and fanaticism of the Persib bobotoh, sometimes even shocked.

What really shocked me was (as I read in one of Bandung's newspapers), one of Persib bobotoh supporters named his son Persib. It's kinda weird to me, but that is what is called fanaticism. At least this type of fanaticism is not out of place nor destructive.

There was another incident which I consider funny. One day, when I wasn't on duty, I went to an area in Kosambi, a quite popular market in Bandung aside from Pasar Baru. It was so happened that that day Persib Bandung was playing but it was not shown on the official television. Automatically, Bobotoh Persib immediately would listen to the radio station where I work. And you know what, when I was about to park my car, all parking attendants and security guards suddenly disappeared. As I stepped out of my car, I discovered that there was a big group of people that gathered, from street-side drink vendors, parking attendants, passers-by, security guards and many more were listening attentively to the live coverage of the Persib match on radio. It seemed that no one paid attention to the cars that came to park or to leave. I thought, they were thinking that they'd get the parking fees later while they watched Persib play.

Not only that, I also witnessed bobotoh fanaticism elsewhere as in restaurants, salons, clothing stores, etc. This was evident when they stopped their activities for a while to watch a Persib player enter the opponent's area or breach the defensive line, to find out if the player would be successful in his execution.

Another time, I was enjoying my "me time" in the salon with some friends. One of the capsters, whom I knew was a big fan of Persib, was blowing a customer's hair, when she suddenly stopped working to listen to the radio. A live broadcast was on and she remained silent as the radio reporter was enthusiastically describing a penalty kick. She had put her customer on hold.

One of the most fanatical Persib bobotoh is H. Umuh Muchtar (sorry if it is misspelled), the current Manager of Persib Bandung. Before he became the manager, it can be said that H. Umuh was the most generous bobotoh. He was the bobotoh who most often distributed bonuses from his own pocket to Persib players when they won a competition. If it were to be put into numbers, the amount would be in the hundreds of millions of Rupiah (for players, officials, crew, etc).

This is my observations of Persib from its fans' point of view regarding their beloved. Although Persib has yet to win the Indonesian League once more after the First Indonesian League. Although often defeated, Persib will always be loved by its Bobotoh.

Because PERSIB NU AING

by Hotman Christian

Well it looks like it's still on and it looks like fans will be able to watch the game. Persija fans at least. Persib fans have been told to stay home or, if they do go to the game, not to wear anything that identifies them.

The police apparently offered the Persib team the use of a tank, well armoured personnel carrier, to go to and from the stadium but that has been rejected with the club saying they would rather travel by bus.

It's one of Indonesia's 'classic' games along the lines of Liverpool v Manchester United. It's a rivalry built not on geography but perhaps perceptions. Bandung, West Java, the centre of a Sunda kingdom, full of pride and togetherness. Resentful of the middle class Jakartans who flock to their city every weekend and holiday with their prejudices and assumptions.

Jakarta is the big, brash capital city. It's outward looking, proud of it's cosmopolitan make up. It's Gordon Gecko in a bajaj smoking kretek

I guess the nearest parallel in England would be Persija as Chelsea and Persib as Newcastle United.

UPDATE - The Jakarta Post is reporting that 2,000 police will be on duty at this game. I would link to the story on line but they haven't updated their website yet. They also say that 'most Persija games in the past have ended in brawling' which is a shocking and untrue statement to make. First define most. Second define brawl. I probably get to more Persija games than the Jakarta Post writer and I rarely even see any away fans let alone fighting.

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Matches between Persib Bandung and Persija Jakarta are always tense, both on and off the field.

The two supporters’ clubs, Persija’s Jakmania and Persib’s Vikings, consider the other a bitter rival, and few matches go by without off-field incidents between them.

With that in mind, the Bandung district government and police expressed wariness over what would happen when the teams and fans meet at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium on Jan. 9. Officials declared on Friday that the match must take place with empty stands.

“After a discussion with the Bandung district government, we decided not to issue a match permit for Persib versus Persija unless it’s played behind closed doors,” Bandung district police chief AKBP Imran Yunus said.

“Experiences show that clashes between the two teams, whether it’s in Bandung or Jakarta, have a huge potential for mass brawls before, during or after the match. We don’t want to take that risk.”

Another concern, Imran said, was avoiding damage to the stadium. Si Jalak Harupat underwent repairs after suffering damage during the West Java earthquake on Sept. 2. The stadium will be the main venue for the 2010 West Java Provincial Games in July, adding to the government’s concerns.

Persib officials said a decision on playing without fans or moving the match elsewhere had yet to be made. Relocating is unlikely, though, as Indonesian Super League rules dictate clubs must make an official request for a postponement 14 days prior to the match.

“We just received the Bandung district government and police’s official notification, so we can’t say much at this moment,” Persib manager Umuh Mohtar said. “Of course we want to play in front of our supporters, but let’s just see. We’ll make the decision early next week.”

Persib supporters lambasted the decision.

“We just want to support our team and watch the game,” said Deny Ahmad, a Persib fan. “It’s the police’s duty to secure the match, and I believe they could prevent violence inside and outside the stadium if they worked harder.”

The last violence between the clubs occurred in July 2008, when Persib hosted Persija at Siliwangi Stadium in Bandung. Away fans were barred from matches between the clubs after that.

Players traveling to stadiums in police tanks is not uncommon in the rivalry. Persib last traveled by bus to Persija in 2006, only for its vehicles to be severely damaged. Players left Lebak Bulus Stadium in police tanks.

Elsewhere today, last-place Pelita Jaya visits PSPS Pekanbaru while Persijap Jepara hosts Persik Kediri. Persela Lamongan hosts Persebaya Surabaya on Sunday.

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Persema could well have been the final straw. Word in Bandung is that the coach has until their next game to effect an improvement or he could be gone. Their next game is against Persija on 9 January!

The goals have dried up for a side that boast attacking options like Christian Gonzales, Hilton Moreira and Budi Sudarsono.

Gonzales, leading scorer for the last four years in Indonesia, has netted just once all season while their leading scorer, Brazilian striker Hilton has just two.

source : jakarta casual

It's one of the hottest atmosphere's in Indonesian football with a hatred that rivals anything that Europe can throw up. Away fans don't travel, if they do they keep quiet, while the visiting team often departs in an armoured personnel carrier.

This season's first meeting between these two rivals takes place on 9 January and already officials have said the Jalak Harupat Stadium, Persib's home stadium, cannot be used.

Persib have drawn up three alternatives. Manahan Stadium in Solo, Jatidiri Stadium in Semarang or the Gajayana Stadium in Malang.

No decision has yet been made though one hopes they make one pretty bloody quickly. On the 6th players from both teams will be representing Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand in Asian Cup qualifiers. It would be nice if they could fly straight to the selected city on the Thursday, two days before the game.

source : jakarta casual

Missed the first 20 minutes or so, and with that Cucu Hidayat's scrappy opener, but couldn't believe how unadventurous Persib Bandung were against a side that precisely nul points from their opening games.

Shorn of Christian Gonzales, Hilton Moreira and Eka Ramdani, coach Jaya Hartono went with Atep joining Budi Sudarsono up front and will be probably feel vindicated when the little winger swept home Budi's cross on 52' to put the game to bed.

Persib controlled the middle of the park and in Suchao Nuchnam, their Thai import, they had the best player on the field.

It is difficult to look elegant in the hurly burly world of Indonesian football but Suchao managed that amid the flying studs and elbows. Suchao's slide rule pass sent Budi wide left and the Indonesian international scampered to the byline before pulling the ball back for a grateful Atep.

Personally I'm looking for big things from Persib this season but the way they laboured at times against Persitara would have been disappointing perhaps for Hartono but then again they got the three points. And next up is a trip to Papua to take on Persipura and Persiwa!

Again little positive from Persitara. Another early goal conceded, Prince Kabir Bello didn't have much impact until the last 10 minutes. They won't enjoy facing Arema on Saturday and given the way they allowed Persib defender Nova Arianto to get them riled you can see Noh Alam Shah looking forward to a physical encounter!

jakarta casual

Persib Bandung FC today, Friday 13 November 2009, announced that it has reached a partnership and agreement with Honda, one big Japanese Automotive Company, to take effect from the start of 2009/2010 season. As part of the sponsorship agreement, the Honda brand will feature on the Indonesian famous Persib shirt and another equipment for 1 year.

Announcing the deal, Persib chief director, Umuh Muhtar said, “We have to say thank to Honda with this agreement. It is very valuable and helpful. I hope, the player will be motivated and give the best”.

”Persib is a legend; it is the biggest Indonesian football club. Our company has been operating about 25 years in West Java, We will be proud to help Persib FC. I hope this agreement is able to increase the club spirit to be a winner this season,” said Teddy Ramly, Chief Marketing Division of Daya Adira Mustika, Honda’s franchise company for West Java area.

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The door isn’t closed yet, but Indonesia needs a huge effort to pry it open and reach the 2011 Asian Cup.

A 2-1 loss at Kuwait on Saturday left Indonesia at the foot of Group B with two points from three games, five behind leader Australia and four behind Kuwait. Australia won 2-1 in Oman to stay top of the group.

The Merah Putih must win their remaining three matches, beginning on Wednesday against Kuwait at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, to stand a chance of qualifying.

“Despite the loss, we had a great game in Kuwait, so I still have optimism for the squad to get better results in our next games,” Indonesia coach Benny Dollo said on Sunday.

“Our problem was the players’ fitness. I hope we can overcome the problem before hosting Kuwait on Wednesday,” Benny added, saying jet lag caused his team’s lackluster second half, even though Indonesia had been based in Kuwait since Nov. 7.

“Our chances are still on, but if we want to qualify for the Asian Cup, we must not drop any points in our remaining matches.”

Kuwait applied pressure from the start at Kuwait SC Stadium, forcing 11 corner kicks in the first 11 minutes of the match. Abdulla al-Bura iki nearly scored the opener when his powerful shot from inside the area beat goalkeeper Markus Harris Maulana but smashed against the woodwork.

Indonesia weathered the storm and silenced the home fans in the 33rd minute, when striker Bambang Pamunkas headed in Ismed Sofyan’s corner kick. Ismed nearly doubled his team’s lead five minutes after halftime, but Nawaf Al Khaldi managed to save his free kick.

As the match wore on, Indonesia’s fitness waned and players lost their concentration. Kuwait pulled level at the hour mark when midfielder Muhammad Ilham brought down Walied Ali Jumah inside the penalty area and Bader Al Motawaa converted the spot kick.

Kuwait stepped up the pressure, and its search for a winner was rewarded two minutes before full time. Walied Ali’s neat pass found Al Motawaa, who curled an effort into the net from just inside the area.

Kuwait coach Goran Tufegdzic called on his players to repeat the display that saw them win 1-0 in Canberra on March 5.

“I hope that we can carry on with our good performance, and I’m confident we can get a good result in Jakarta next Wednesday just like we did against Australia,” he said.

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Bandung. Indonesia’s youngsters fought their way to a 0-0 draw with Australia at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung on Saturday.

The result did not affect Australia’s chances of advancing to the AFC Under-19 Championship as it had already qualified, but it did leave the host nation with a chance to end qualifying in third place.

“Both teams really wanted to win, and the boys showed a good performance,” Indonesia coach Cesar Payovich said. “It’s the best result we could get. We studied Australia’s style a lot as we considered them a tough opponent.”

Australian coach Johannes Versleijen also praised the Indonesian team.

“I want to congratulate Indonesia. They’re a well-organized and good team,” he said. “I used the match to give my players chances to play, but we still had to give 100 percent to play Indonesia.”

Australia nearly took an accidental lead in the early going when Joshua McVey’s cross forced goalkeeper Tri Windu Anggono into a save, and McVey forced Windu into action again in the 11th minute with a hard shot.

Windu’s Australian counterpart, Mark Birighitti, scrambled to make a save two minutes later after Abdul Rahman Lestaluhu met Syamsir Alam’s cross.

James Virgili was another threat for Australia, and he gave the home fans a scare when he hit the crossbar in the 17th minute.

Indonesia came close to breaking the deadlock twice in the final 10 minutes. Rizky Pellu released Alan Martha behind the Australian defense, but Birighitti managed to push the midfielder’s shot wide. Alan had another chance on a counterattack, but his effort hit a defender and rolled behind.

Indonesia wraps up qualifying when it hosts Hong Kong on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

“Playing against Hong Kong is different. They showed good fight when playing Japan and Australia,” Payovich said. “They’re strong, but I’m confident we can end the tournament in third place.”

It’s not just Singapore which must worry about top talent fleeing to play elsewhere in Southeast Asia.

Three Thai players joined the growing ranks of Asian talent plying its trade in the Indonesian Super League. Thailand international goalkeeper Sinthaveechai “Kosin” Hathairattanakool and midfielder Suchao Nutnum signed with Persib Bandung, and Persisam Samarinda added Pipat Thonkanya.

“We have agreed to a one-year deal with both players and they will come to Bandung on Nov. 5,” Persib manager Umuh Muhtar said.

“But they will go back to Thailand on Nov. 10 to join their national team training camp before the 2011 Asian Cup qualifiers.”

In another deal before the Friday night transfer deadline, Persebaya Surabaya signed Takatoshi Uchida from Albirex Niigata Singapore.

Sinthaveechai and Suchao had just helped new Thailand coach Bryan Robson win his first trophy. The Thais defeated Vietnamese club Hoang Anh Gia Lai in the Kata Cup final in Phuket on Thursday, winning 7-6 on penalty kicks after a 2-2 draw.

Thailand visits Singapore on Nov. 14 in qualifying for the 2011 Asian Cup before hosting Singapore in Bangkok on Nov. 18.

Umuh said Sinthaveechai and Suchao would be back at Persib on Nov. 19 and would likely make their debut against Pelita Jaya two days later.

“I can relax a bit now because we have a complete squad and I’ve managed to find players who suit the coach’s needs,” he said.

Persib, which lost its first two league matches, was in dire need of a goalkeeper after Tema Mursadat suffered a right knee injury in September and was sidelined until late December. Coach Jaya Hartono also asked for a midfielder as the team lacked a playmaker after Lorenzo Cabanas left the club to return to Paraguay.

Persisam, struggling in the top flight with one win in four matches after winning the Premier Division last season, pinned its hopes of survival on Rp 1.2 billion ($125,852) striker Pipat. He trained with his new club for the first time on Wednesday after helping Thai Port win the Thai FA Cup, converting the winning spot kick to beat BEC Tero Sasana 5-4 in a shootout.

“We badly need a good striker and I believe Pipat is a great addition to the club,” Persisam coach Aji Santoso told state-run news agency Antara. “He will need time to adapt with the team, but I think it won’t be long.”

Aji said Pipat, who scored 10 goals in the Thai Premier League last season, would likely make his debut at Persela Lamongan on Wednesday.

The Thai trio joins countryman Phaitoon Thiabma, a midfielder with Persijap Jepara, in swelling the ranks of Asean players in Indonesia.

Persebaya signed Uchida after the Albirex Niigata Singapore captain trained with the club for four days and played two practice matches.

Coach Danurwindo said he was not sure of the Japanese defender’s skill, “But I think he will bolster our defense. He has leadership qualities and can communicate well with other players.”

Terms of the deal were undisclosed, and assistant manager Cholid Goromah would only say the amount “is not that expensive.”

Oleh : Anton Sanjoyo

Dua malam lalu, sebuah berita pendek di televisi membuat saya terkesima. Berita olahraga berdurasi sekitar dua menit itu mengabarkan tekad ”The Viking”—kelompok pendukung kesebelasan Persib Bandung—untuk membantu kondisi keuangan tim kesayangannya. Tekad itu menyusul situasi di mana Persib tidak akan menerima lagi duit rakyat dalam bentuk APBD untuk musim kompetisi 2009-2010.

Saat dikonfirmasi, Heru Joko, Ketua The Viking, membenarkan tekad kelompok bobotoh-nya untuk menyelamatkan Persib dari kemungkinan tidak ikut kompetisi karena tak punya duit. ”Sebenarnya itu tekad yang emosional karena rasa cinta kami kepada Persib. Yang pasti, wacana itu ditanggapi positif oleh manajemen Persib, dalam hal ini PT Persib Bandung Bermartabat,” kata Heru dengan logat Sunda-nya yang kental.

Saya harus menelepon Heru dengan dua alasan. Pertama konfirmasi, dan kedua, saya tidak menemukan berita yang lebih rinci di media cetak selain berita pendek di televisi tersebut. Padahal, barangkali—meski baru dalam bentuk wacana—inilah momen bersejarah dalam persepakbolaan nasional. Momen itu adalah bangkitnya kesadaran klub dan kelompok pendukungnya bahwa tim sepak bola profesional memang bukan ”pengemis” yang menghabiskan uang rakyat untuk berkompetisi. Apa pun dalihnya, pemakaian uang rakyat untuk membiayai klub sepak bola profesional adalah tindakan melawan hukum karena melanggar undang-undang dan mencederai rasa keadilan.

Tim ”Maung Bandung” Persib yang telah membentuk PT Persib Bandung Bermartabat (PBB) punya pendukung fanatik yang diklaim The Viking sebanyak 60.000 orang. Dalam wacananya, kelompok bobotoh ini akan mengumpulkan uang sumbangan Rp 15.000 per orang. Dari uang yang terkumpul, sebagian akan disumbangkan ke Persib dan sebagian lagi sebagai modal untuk mengelola cendera mata Persib. Penyumbang juga akan mendapat ”sertifikat” tanda kesetiaan dan mereka diwajibkan membeli suvenir resmi yang dikelola The Viking dan Persib.

”Namun, ini sekali lagi baru wacana. Kalaupun nanti berjalan, harus sesuai tata cara perusahaan karena Persib sudah berbentuk PT,” kata Heru.

Meski baru wacana, ini tetap momen bersejarah. Sebab, dalam empat tahun terakhir, persoalan pembiayaan klub lewat APBD yang melanggar hukum tak pernah menemukan solusi, bahkan dalam bentuk sekadar pembicaraan warung kopi sekalipun. PSSI sebagai penanggung jawab tertinggi pembangunan sepak bola pun seperti mendua sikap. Mereka ”memaksa” tim sepak bola untuk profesional, membentuk PT, membangun stadion, dan membina pemain muda. Namun, di sisi lain, tetap memberi peluang-peluang bagi klub-klub liga profesional untuk meminta APBD dengan mengatasnamakan sepak bola sebagai alat pembangunan dan pemersatu bangsa.

Beberapa tahun lalu, harian ini menggelar sebuah seminar untuk mencari jalan agar klub-klub peserta Liga Indonesia mampu mandiri, bisa ”menjual diri” ke sponsor, dan membentuk industri sepak bola yang sehat tanpa menggantungkan diri pada uang rakyat, pada APBD yang seharusnya mengalir untuk kemaslahatan orang banyak. Sayangnya, seminar ini praktis tak diminati PSSI. Yang justru bersemangat hadir pakar manajemen, dunia usaha, sesepuh pemerhati, dan praktisi sepak bola.

Namun, waktu terus bergulir. Sepak bola nasional, dalam hal ini PSSI, tak mampu menahan arus reformasi dan gerakan antikorupsi yang terus didengungkan. Para kepala daerah sekarang harus berhati-hati mengucurkan APBD-nya ke klub sepak bola karena bisa dituduh korupsi. Sementara itu, FIFA, sebagai badan tertinggi sepak bola dunia, juga terus mendorong semua anggotanya untuk menggelar kompetisi profesional dengan syarat-syarat ketat bagi pesertanya.

Walhasil, banyak klub peserta Liga Super Indonesia, yang sudah terbiasa menengadahkan tangan meminta APBD, kini kehilangan sumber utama keuangannya. Mereka kini, suka tidak suka, mau tidak mau, harus keluar dari zona nyaman (comfort zone) yang sejak 1994 mereka nikmati sebagai ”anak emas” pemerintah daerah. Mereka sekarang harus memeras otak mendanai dirinya sendiri.

The Viking dan Persib pasti sadar, sepak bola nasional punya potensi luar biasa untuk menjadi industri yang besar sekaligus sehat. Basis pendukung yang besar, ditambah fanatisme yang sangat kuat, menjadi modal awal untuk membentuk ”pasar” bagi produk permainan sepak bola di lapangan hijau. PT PBB tinggal merespons wacana yang dilontarkan The Viking dengan menyewa ahli bisnis dan pemasaran, bukan saja untuk menjual cendera mata, tetapi menjual Persib dan sepak bola secara utuh, mulai dari ticketing, negosiasi dengan sponsor, kontrak dengan televisi, dan segala hal rinci tentang membisniskan sepak bola.

Barcelona adalah contoh ideal bagaimana penggemar membiayai klub sepak bola pujaannya. Dengan basis fanatisme bangsa Catalan, mereka sukarela membiayai klubnya lewat donasi yang tak pernah putus, pembelian tiket terusan dan suvenir resmi. Pendukung Barcelona percaya, setiap sen yang mereka keluarkan untuk klub adalah tetesan darah segar bagi kelangsungan hidup klub.

The Viking dan Persib bisa memulai revolusi besar pengelolaan sepak bola nasional. Jalan mereka masih panjang, terjal, dan berbatu. Namun, jika punya tekad bulat, impian mereka pasti terwujud.

Saat menulis ini, saya membaca berita lain: pendukung Persebaya berdemo meminta pemerintah daerah tetap mengucurkan APBD untuk tim pujaannya itu. Sebuah kontradiksi sekaligus ironi.

Sumber : http://koran.kompas.com

Bobotoh persib watched the match manu vs valenci in Old Trafford Stadium