National squad routs Persita

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

JAKARTA (JP): The All-Indonesia Football Association received special kudos on its 65th anniversary when the national team for the 18th Southeast Asian Games produced a 9-3 thrashing of Persita Tangerang in its first tryout on Wednesday.

Arseto Solo's striker Rocky Putirai scored a hat trick for Romano Matte's men during the one-sided match at the Senayan stadium. Agung Setiabudi, Ansyari Lubis, Sudirman, Buyung Ismu and Yudi Guntara struck a goal each.

Amateur side Persita earned three consolation goals through Sari Koswara who scored twice and Recky Selfisburger once.

"I'm quite satisfied with the result. My players took the match seriously," Italian coach Matte said. (amd)

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