Soccer-Indonesia's scoring issues prompt coach Kluivert to 'punch myself in face'


Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group B - Indonesia v Saudi Arabia - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - October 8, 2025 Indonesia coach Patrick Kluivert reacts REUTERS/Stringer

JEDDAH (Reuters) -Indonesia coach Patrick Kluivert said his team's inability to turn scoring opportunities into goals has left him frustrated as the Southeast Asian nation's World Cup dream teeters on the brink after a 3-2 loss to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

Kluivert, a prolific scorer in his playing days with Ajax Amsterdam, Barcelona and the Netherlands, saw his team fail to net in open play against their hosts in Jeddah, with both of Indonesia's goals coming from penalties by Kevin Diks.

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