Iraq overpowers Indonesia

Tue, 26 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

JAKARTA (JP): As the Asia Nations Cup finals draw near,
Indonesia received another serious warning after a 4-0 drubbing
by Iraq in an international friendly match in Genoa, Italy over
the weekend.

Indonesia, which will join Iraq at the Cup finals in the
United Arab Emirates early next month, defended strongly in the
first half, letting the Iraqis find Kurnia Sandy's net just once.
However, Indonesian coach Danurwindo made a second-half reshuffle
in the defense, only to concede a three-goal spree.

It was the fourth defeat in as many Cup finals warm-ups for
Indonesia, leaving Danurwindo in the hot seat. The Indonesians
are scheduled to play their last warm-up match Friday against
1994 World Cup finalist Saudi Arabia. (amd)

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