Indonesian trials with Malaysia and Australia

Indonesia will hold two trials before appearing in stage III Pre World Cup (PPD) in 2014. In addition to the team against neighboring Malaysia, Firman Utina and his friends planned to be tested the strength of Australia.

This was disclosed by national team coordinator, Bob Hippy reporters when met at the offices of PSSI, Senayan, Jakarta, Monday, August 1, 2011. According to him, the two countries PSSI was still awaiting confirmation from the Australian side.

"The first trial was against Malaysia, which Singapore was defeated yesterday in qualifying round II. It is estimated that on 10 August," said Bob.

"Today was explored for against Australia. For though Australia got away, but a different group with us," he continued.

In the third round of Asian zone 2014 PPD, Indonesia joined in Group E along with Iran, Qatar and Bahrain. While the neighbor country Malaysia has been eliminated in the second round after losing 4-6 on aggregate from Singapore.

While Australia are in Group D along with Saudi Arabia, Oman and Thailand. Bob explained, Malaysia and Australia was chosen as a sparring partner Garuda forces because the location is adjacent to Indonesia.

"But the test against Australia do not know when it will be held. We are still awaiting confirmation from the Australian side," Bob continued.

"There is no trial in the Middle East.'ll Lose a lot of practice time because of the travel spend. So, I do not think it necessary," said Bob.