Feisty Indonesian Fan’s Goal Antics Hailed as Heroic on Facebook
January 08, 2010
Indonesia supporter Hendri Mulyadi dribbles the ball across the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium pitch, interrupting Wednesday’s match between Indonesia and Oman. His pitch invasion should be a sign to officials of fans’ dissatisfaction with the national team’s malaise. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) Related articles
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351565I really believe that Indonesia has great potential to become a world player in football. I have just returned from walking the dog, in between arguing with Valkyrie about Indonesia becoming a retirement haven, and stopped off to watch some youngsters having a kick about on a patch of dirt aside their village, something I often do. I gota say that some of these kids have got great natural talent. Bare feet and balls. Somebody who cares has just got to get out there, find it and nurture it. I am no expert on football, but I know that many of the best footballers in the world have come from poor backgrounds, take Brazil and beach football, even England and housing estates, thats where the "poor" people live in England. You got to care Indonesia, you just gota care.
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An Indonesian football fan who invaded the pitch and tried to score a
goal during the Asian Cup qualifier between Indonesia and Oman this
week has been hailed as a hero by the country’s football fans.
Hendri
Mulyadi was so disappointed with the national side’s poor performance
in the must-win match at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Wednesday night
that he took the matter into his own hands and jumped onto the pitch in
the game’s dying minutes.
Barefooted, Hendri dribbled the
ball up to Oman’s goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi, who plays for the English
Premier League team Bolton Wanderers, and took a weak shot at the goal.
“I know what I did was wrong, but I couldn’t stand it. Why is it so hard for them to win?” Hendri told Metro TV.
“I hope my action will become a wake-up call for the Indonesian Football Association,” he said.
Hendri’s
stunt has earned him star status. He has been interviewed by various
local TV stations, and nearly 6,000 people joined a Facebook page
lauding his action.
“Thank you, Hendri. I support you to
become the chairman of PSSI,” Rafis Wijaya wrote on the Facebook page,
referring to the Indonesian Football Association.
Indonesia’s 2-1 loss to Oman dashed the home side’s hope of qualifying for the final round of the Asian Cup.
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