Solo, Central Java (ANTARA News) - Indonesia beat Palestine in a friendly football match here on Monday evening before around 24,000 spectators.

The Indonesian national team defeated the Palestinian team 4-1 after a 0-0 draw in the first round.

The Palestinian team scored first through Sulaiman Obaid in the 49th minute.

The Indonesian team equalized in the 64th minute through Haryono`s heading.

The second goal for Indonesia was made in the 70th minute by Gonzales while the third by Bambang Pamungkas seven minutes later.

Bambang again scored a goal in the 85th minute to close the game to 4-1 for the host.

The match also served as a trial for the Indonesian team who would meet Iran early next month in a Pre-World Cup 2014. (*)

Editor: Kunto Wibisono
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