Jokowi Watches President Cup Final

BOGOR, W Java, March 13 (Antara) - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) watched the President Cup 2017 soccer final between the PBFC and Arema Malang held at the Cibinong Stadium, Bogor, West Java, on Sunday. The president who was in black jacket arrived at the VIP tribune of the Pakansari Soccer Stadium of Cibinong at 7 pm local time, with a tight guard by the presidential guards and other security officers. Thousands of spectators greeted the president with a rousing welcome. He was accompanied by Police Chief Gen. Tito Karnivian and Chief Presidential Staff Teten Masduki. Also at the VIP tribune were the chairman of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), Edy Rahmayadi and other PSSI executives as well as other top officials. After the president arrived,the kick off marked the beginning of the competition as the referee blew the whistle. Arema FC advanced to the final after defeating Semen Padang while the PBFC squeezed into the last round of the game after beating Persib Bandung in the semi finals.