Football Bringing Indonesians and Australians Together

Australia’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Mr Bill Farmer, expressed appreciation for the warm welcome accorded to Sydney Football Club in Solo during today’s match against Persik Kediri as part of the AFC Champions League.

“Playing sport together is a great opportunity to build the spirit of friendship between the peoples of our two countries,” said Mr Farmer. “The management of Sydney Football Club has asked me to pass on their special appreciation to the Indonesian Football Association (Persatuan Sepakbola Seluruh Indonesia - PSSI), Persik Kediri Football Association, Solo Football Association Local Organising committee and Indonesian government authorities.

The people of Australia look forward to hosting Persik Kediri for the return match on 25 April in Sydney.

Further information:
Steven Barraclough(Australian Embassy) mob. 0811 993328