Gianyar (Antara Bali) - Bali United, the host soccer team, and its rival Mitra Kukar of East Kalimantan shared 1-1 score in the Indonesia Soccer Championship, better known as Torabika Soccer Championship 2016 here on Saturday evening.
In the first half, the host team conceded a goal as Mitra Kukar's captain, Bayu Pradana, struck in the 4th minute through a hard kick.
However, in the second half, Bali United successfully scored a goal through Made Adi Wirahadi after outwitting the Mitra Kukar's goalkeeper in the 71st minute.
During the match, the referee issued three yellow cards to two players of Bali United, Fahri Akbar Mahdi in the 49th minute and Riky Fajri in the 91st minute.
A yellow card was also given to Mitra Kukar's Rodrigo in the 49th minute.
A total of 18 clubs are participating in the Indonesia Soccer Championship.
The participating clubs are Arema Cronus FC, Bali United, PS Barito Putera, Bhayangkara Surabaya United, Madura United, Mitra Kukar FC, Persegres Gresik, Persela Lamongan, Persib Bandung, Persija Jakarta, Perseru Serui, Persipura Jayapura, Persiba Balikpapan, PS TNI, PSM Makassar, Pusamania Borneo FC, Semen Padang FC and Sriwijaya FC.
The championship, which offers a cash prize of Rp3 billion, was officially opened by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) at the Papua provincial city's Mandala Jayapura stadium on April 29. (WDY)
