PADANG PANJANG, kiprahkita.net — SMPN 1 shared points with MTsN after a 1-1 draw on the third day of the SLTP Inter-school Soccer Tournament in Padang Panjang, Sunday (28/7/2024), at Khatib Sulaiman Bancahlaweh Stadium.
From the first whistle, SMPN 1 applied pressure, disrupting MTsN players attempting to build up play.
This strategy left MTsN struggling to cope. SMPN 1 executed a mix of short and long passes, creating attacking opportunities.
In the 4th minute, an MTsN player fouled an SMPN 1 player, resulting in a free kick just outside the penalty area. Midfielder Fadlan Zulfi Chandra's shot hit the crossbar, narrowly missing a goal.
SMPN 1 had three set pieces in the first half: two free kicks and one corner kick. MTsN's defense proved difficult to penetrate.
Under coach Fikri Aulia Mertin, SMPN 1 employed one-touch play to create shooting space outside the penalty box.
Finally, in the 22nd minute, midfielder Fadlan Zulfi Chandra's long-range shot found the back of MTsN's net, giving SMPN 1 a 1-0 lead at halftime.
In the second half, SMPN 1 maintained a fast tempo, aggressively attacking from the flanks. MTsN, however, mounted a strong defense.
Two minutes before the final whistle, MTsN was awarded a free kick due to a foul by an SMPN 1 player. MTsN midfielder Fabyan Raka scored from nearly half-field, leveling the score at 1-1.
The match ended in a thrilling draw as evening approached. Despite the tie, SMPN 1 remains at the top of Pool C, sharing 4 points with MTsN.
SMPN 1 leads on goal difference, followed by MTsN in second place, SMP Uswatun Hasanah in third, and SMP IT Juara in fourth. (harris/kominfo pdp)
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