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World Cup Elimination 'Really Tough' to Handle for Indonesia Boss Kluivert
Iraq's late goal by Zidane Iqbal secured a 1-0 win, keeping their World Cup hopes alive ahead of a decisive qualifier against Saudi Arabia, while Indonesia was eliminated from contention.
- On Saturday, Iraq national football team sealed a 1-0 victory over Indonesia national football team in Jeddah to keep World Cup hopes alive since 1986.
- Needing a win, Indonesia national football team sought three points but a mistake by Rizky Ridho, Indonesia defender, handed possession to Iraq national football team and decided the match.
- Coming off the bench, Zidane Iqbal supplied the late winner, striking 14 minutes from time with a high-skill solo effort that settled the cautious game.
- After two defeats, Indonesia national football team are eliminated from the qualifiers, and Iraq national football team will face Saudi Arabia national football team on Tuesday with a World Cup spot at stake.
- Ahead of Tuesday's tie, Iraq coach Graham Arnold said he rested key players so they will be 100 per cent ready, calling the match an 'Asian final.
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The Palace also asked the public to continue to love the Indonesian National Team and not lose heart.
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Iraq’s Iqbal earns 1-0 win over Indonesia in World Cup qualifier
Iraq sealed a 1-0 victory over Indonesia in Jeddah on Saturday to maintain their hopes of a first World Cup appearance since 1986 as Zidane Iqbal's second-half strike eliminated Patrick Kluivert's side from Asia's qualifiers for next year's finals. Former Manchester United midfielder Iqbal, who currently plays his club football for Utrecht, netted with 14 minutes remaining after coming off the bench at the start of the second half for Graham Arn…
The World Cup dream of Patrick Kluivert and all Dutch nationals naturalized as Indonesians has been shattered. After the defeat against Saudi Arabia, Team Garuda also lost their second World Cup play-off match in Jeddah. They lost 0-1 to Iraq thanks to a goal from FC Utrecht midfielder Zidane Iqbal. This second defeat puts both first place and the escape route via second place out of reach for Indonesia.
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