Indonesia beat Uruguay 2-1!


Indonesia's national team defeated Uruguay 2-1! But, do not be happy first. It happened many years ago. History is recorded in the friendly match between the two countries in 1974 ago.

When it's PSSI's birthday and invited the middle of Uruguay to play in the Bung Karno Main Stadium - who was then still called the Stadium Utama Senayan Jakarta. Watched about 60 thousand people, the game took place on April 19, 1974.

Uruguay when it lowered the team prepared for the 1974 World Cup. Sutan Harhara, former Indonesian national team player who witnessed the glorious history that, when interviewed by Reuters commemorate that historic event. At that time, said Sutan, Red and White team managed to turn off the national teams from Latin America was characterized by individual game is beautiful and sharp.

"At that time, we play fight, not soft, and full kedispilinan high," said Sutan Harhara. Sutan also reported no difficulty in facing a team ranked fourth in the world. "At that time, we are fortunate to have many players who have excellent individual skills."

Under the care of Djamiat, Red and White squad reinforced Rusdianto, Ronny Paslah, Abdul Kadir, Anwar Ujang, Nabon, and Waskito; in control of the game. Trained Uruguay Juan Alberto Schiaffino, troubled Indonesian barrage attack and then to its knees.

Embarrassed by the defeat was, Uruguay requested a rematch a day thereafter. Although not able to maintain the victory, Indonesia is losing honored with the score 2-3.

"We remain proud, many valuable lessons in Indonesia where the team can not be underestimated," said Sutan with shining eyes.

In a match which will be held at the same stadium, at the Bung Karno Main Stadium, next Friday night, will history repeat itself? Indonesia Today


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