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Sporting moments that are famous in your country but not known in the rest of the world


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Ok this is a famously stupid moment in Indonesian football:

 

We used to have an invitational tournament called the "Independence Cup". It had not been not held since 2000 and they thought 2008 is a cool moment to revive this tournament. Long story short, the final was between Indonesia and Libya U-23. Libya was leading 1-0 at half time (the first photo is the moment before that goal) but they refused to continue the match citing an assault on their official. Indonesia was later awarded with 3 goals and thus became the champion with 3-1 for the final score.

 

It was not until 13 years later the whole story was revealed. Goalkeeping coach Sudarno was in an argument with the Libyan coach and had to be separated. Our head coach at that time Benny Dolo said to Sudarno, sarcastically: "Just hit him later on". To the surprise of everyone, this Sudarno guy actually punched the Libyan coach when both teams were on their way to their dressing room at half-time break.

 

And ironically, that's also the last time Indonesian football team (not counting the youth team) actually win something...

 

So the last time Indonesian football team won a tournament is not by scoring goals, but by scoring a punch to the opposition.... :wacko:

 

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