PSSI and SEA Games<\/p>\n
From Kompas<\/p>\n
As an avid football fan, I am very disappointed with the
\nfailure of the Indonesian national soccer team to qualify for the
\nsemifinals of the Southeast Asian Games. But we must learn a
\nlesson from that failure and remember that failure is the
\nbeginning of the road to success. It is necessary for us to be
\nintrospective and more professional in managing the team.<\/p>\n
I applaud the three coaches -- Romano Mate, Andy Teguh and
\nHarry Tjong -- because they have recruited young players for the
\ninternational arena. Players such as Kurnia Sandi, Kurniawan,
\nBima Sakti, Anang Makruf, Idriayanto, Aples GT and other young
\nathletes will be more mentally and technically mature in 2002.<\/p>\n
In comparison, the Brazilian team which failed in the 1966
\nWorld Cup rose to success in 1970. Same with the Argentine team.
\nIt suffered a convincing 0-4 defeat to the Dutch team in 1974,
\nbut catapulted to success four years later.<\/p>\n
I think the three coaches should be maintained until 2002. We
\nhave six years to go. By that time our players' age will range
\nfrom 26 to 29, a mature age for soccer players. No need to feel
\ndownhearted, we will get to the top in 2002.<\/p>\n
UMRI UCOK NASUTION<\/p>\n
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