Christian Gonzales (Persisam) with Gustavo Lopez (Persela) on Segiri Stadium, Sunday (2/5)

Persela has power that can’t be looked down by Persisam’s squad. They have some foreign players which give them power to challenge Pesut Mahakam today. One of their good player is Gustavo Fabiano Lopez.

Gustavo Lopez drawn the attention because he has power to rip out Persisam’s defense, this player is a creator for Persela Lamongan performance. Even the assistant coach of Persisam, Hendri Susilo also admits that this player is dangerous and his players have to beware of this Argentina player.

“All of their foreign players are dangerous, especially Gustavo Lopez. They also have a good team work.” said Hendri Susilo.

Meanwhile, Persela Lamongan also concern about the foreign players which play in Persisam. several names which play in Persisam like Ronald Fagundez, Srdjan Lopicic, Luc Owana Zoa, Jerry Boima Karpeh, and also the naturalized player, Christian El Loco Gonzales become a great threat for Persela.

“Persisam is a great team, they have all good players and we will be very cautious for this game.” said Persela’s coach, Miroslav Janu.

Irsyad Aras: There's no special preparation for this match

But for Irsyad Aras who used to be positioned as a winger in Persisam the match versus Persisam will be just like his other match with Persela Lamongan. “There’s nothing special with this match, I just want to be professional, I want to give my team now my best performance.” said Irsyad to Pusam Cyber after his training with Persela.

Irsyad Aras who is also the bestfriend of Persisam’s player Akbar Rasyid was one of Persisam’s player with good performance. Unfortunately, he failed to join Persisam on this season ISL. And it’s rumoured that actually Irsyad Aras wanted to come back to Persisam, but he was late to re-join with his team because of some family matters. Irsyad then felt that it’s not proper for him to re-join his team while his team had already in the middle of their preparation.

Jerry Karpeh was listening to Coach DR's instructions

The up and down of Karpeh’s performence drawn the head coach Daniel Roekito’s attention. In his oponion, Jerry’s performance is increasing, but it doesn’t happen when he received a lot of compliments.

“I think it’s natural when a player is praised by their supporters when he does play well in a match. But for Jerry Karpeh, I suggest the supporters don’t give him too much compliments, because his performance will be declining, I don’t know why but it is the fact based on the recent situation.” said Roekito about his player.

Meanwhile for Jerry Karpeh himself, he almost got his carreer in Persisam ended tragically when Pusamania tried to force the management to fire him when his performance showed no progress. But after being pushed like that, Jerry Karpeh is proofing himself through contributing 4 goals for Persisam.

And Pusamania as the supporter of Persisam Putra Samarinda want Jerry Karpeh to keep his progress and scores more goals for his team on the match today (2/6) and 0n every match.

Pesut Mahakam beat Singo Edan 2-0 in the ISL 2011/2012 on Wednesday (2/1)

Yongki Aribowo who is ex.Arema player scored the first goal for Persisam Putra Samarinda on minute 32. But Yongki didn’t make a celebration over his goal to respect his ex.clubs and Aremania, Arema’s supporters who also presented in the stadium.

On minute 35, Fagundez’s Uruguayan partner, Christian El Loco Gonzales added more goal for Persisam. The position 2-0 remained the same untilk the end of the first half of the match and untill the end of the match.

Persisam’s coach assistant, Hendri Susilo said that he and the other coaches were satisfied to their team’s performance.

“Thanks God for this 3 points, and I am glad that the team played well, they were all working hard for this victory.” said Hendri at the press conference after the match.

Meanwhile, Arema Indonesia’s coach, Joko Susilo also gave his commentary about the match. He said that his team had played well and followed the instructions. But he said that their lost tonight was because the mistake of one of their defender. “I don’t want to mention which of my player who did the mistake, but it did come from of one of our defender.” said him.

And Persisam is now climb up to the 6th position of ISL 2011/2012 standing with 16 points. After Arema Indonesia, Persisam will be challenged by a football club from Lamongan, Persela on 6th February 2012.

Pusamania celebrate the victory of Persisam with red flare after the match

Ronald Fagundez and Christian Gonzales with the Coach Assistant on the morning training session today (1/31)

Persisam will be challenged by Arema Indonesia on ISL 2011/2012 tomorrow (2/1)

Recently, Persisam have never been played with their full team. After the absence of Ronald Fagundez due to his injury, now Persisam have to play without their two defenders.

Joko Sidik Fitriyono and Supriyono will be absent for tomorrow home match. Although Joko Sidik played well on the match contra Persiba, but when the team arrived in Gresik, Joko Sidik fell sick and have to hospitalized for several days.

Meanwhile, Supriyono will be absent after receiving his second yellow cards on the match contra Gresik United on January 26. Cards accumulation forced Supriyono to be absent on the match tomorrow.

Responding to the absence of their two defenders, the team manager, Agus Coeng said that another players are ready to take place their positions tomorrow. “We still have Djayusman Triasdi, Arifki Eka Putra, or Fandi Mochtar to replace SUpriyono’s position tomorrow. All these names has been put in that position.” explained Coeng.

Although Supriyono and Joko Sidik are absent in the match tomorrow, Ronald Fagundez and Eka Ramdani are ready to be put to the line up. Both of them have been recovered 100% from their injuries. “I  have no problem with my pain. I am ready to play tomorrow. Honestly, it is uncomfortable for me to see all of my friends are playing meanwhile I just sit on the bench.” said Fagundez to Pusam Cyber.

After defeated by Beruang Madu in Balikpapan, now Daniel Roekito obligate his team to grab points from Persegres (Gresik United)

Although Persegres was a promotion team from Divisi Utama, but Daniel Roekito asks his team to be alert because they are targetting 3 points from this match. On the match that will be broadcasted live on Antv on 4 PM (Samarinda time), Daniel obligate any points to his team, whether it’s 3 or 1 point. They have to reach the points to keep stand in the upper positions of ISL standing.

“The boys are now in a great condition. We don’t want any failures in this match. We know that Persegres is not a weak team although they get into this competition through a promotion, but our target is to get any points for Persisam.” said coach Daniel.

Their confidence increased with the good news that M.Roby and Ronald Fagundez can be played again in this match. As we know, Fagundez was absent on Persisam’s previous matches. Srdjan Lopicic can also be played again in this match. With the completeness of his team, Daniel Roekito confident that they can get points in Gresik and he also asks for the support from all Pusamania and Samarinda public for their away match this afternoon.

Matsunaga Shohei scored a controversial goal for Persiba (1/21) in ISL 2011/2012 Derby Borneo

In the first half of the match, Persiba lead the game 2-0 through goals from Aldo Barreto and Kenji Adachihara. But on minute 39′ and 41′. Persisam’s new striker Jerry Boima Karpeh proved himself through his two goals that made the score draw until the end of the first half.

Persisam tried to make the score lasted until the end of the match and they even tried to score more goals. Unfortunately, on minutes 86′ bad luck for Persisam because Matsunaga Shohei scored the third goals for Persiba. But this goal was controversial where Matsunaga had already in an off side position when he shot the ball.

The position turned to 3-2 for Persiba. The match referee, Setiono counted the goal on side and didn’t change his decision. The score remained 3-2 until the end of the match.

Meanwhile, the management of Persisam Putra Samarinda represented by the team manager, Agus Coeng Setiawan admitted that he was deeply dissappointed with the referee of this match. He thought that the referee was unfair and had taken some controversial decisions.

After this match, Persisam will go to Gresik to challenge Persegres. In this away day, the team promised to bring home away points to Samarinda.

Derby Borneo, Persisam and Persiba have always been eternal rivals since so many years ago

Like usual, prestigious derby for both teams always create a high tension and competitive aura. In the last season of ISL, Persisam lost 0-2 from Persiba in Balikpapan. But in they got their revenge paid when their beat Persiba 4-1 in Segiri Stadium, Samarinda.

“There’s always a change in every season, but we will come to Balikpapan for 3 away points for Persisam. I’m sure will be able to do it although the composition of our team is not complete, but I’m sure the boys can do it.” said Persisam’s head coach, Daniel Roekito.

Facing his ex-clubs, Daniel Roekito is optimistic, because of the experience he had when he was coaching Persiba Balikpapan for two seasons, moreover Persiba’s recent coach was his coaching assistant when he was coaching Persiba.

“It doesn’t mean that I’ve already know what’s their strategy but I have prepared a strategy that is useful for us in order to defeat Persiba Balikpapan based on the experience I had about this club.” added Roekito.

Although Persisam will be fighting without Eka Ramdani and Srdjan Lopicic, coach Roekito believe that they will stil can do it.

He insisted to his team to not easily become emotional because he knows that this derby is having a very high tension and high prestige for both teams.

The match itself will be taken place in Parikesit Stadium, Balikpapan and will be broadcasted live on ANTV on 19.30 wita. Meanwhile, about 300 of Pusamania go to Balikpapan to support their team. Although the number of Pusamania in the stadium is limited, but they are sure that their support will help Pesut Mahakam emotionally and mentally.

M.Roby has a big chance to be played today

The head coach may be glad for M.ROby’s comeback, he had regained his health and stamina after a very hugh fever like in the last week.

Beside M.Roby, Ronald Fagundez who was also absent in the match contra Pelita Jaya FC on Friday(1/14), Persisam’s Uruguayan player Ronald Fagundez also had recovered from his injuries.

Both of M.Roby and Ronald Fagundez can be played on tomorrow match versus Persib Bandung. The match itself will be held in Segiri Stadium Samarinda. The match will be started at 4 pm.

Pusamania vocalizing their dissatisfaction to Djohar Arifin through a song

The song titled “Revolusi PSSI” with duration 2 minutes and 21 seconds. The song describes that the performance of Djohar which highly influenced and intimidated by certain group and finally resulted into some unfair decisions that advantageous to that certain group but harm for the rest of the clubs.

Pusamania also asking Djohar Arifin to realize his mistakes to Indonesian football and as soon as possible resign from his position as the chairman of PSSI.

The leader of Pusamania which also the leader of East Kalimantan Supporters Association (AS Kaltim), Tommy Ermanto Pasemah also agree with this song messages, “Djohar is embarassing. His firm decisions only to save his own groups, certain groups that take control over him. Many people who are not credible that manage PSSI now.” said Tommy.

Tommy is hopeful that through this song Djohar Arifin can realize his mistake and his bad performance as the chairman of PSSI that his performance has made Pusamania and other supporters very dissappointed.

“This song is pure Pusamania’s voice, this is what’s in our head. It may represents to other football supporters in Indonesia who want a revolution in Indonesia football but unfortunately they still don’t get it now”. ended Tommy.