Palestine goalkeeper Baraa Kharoub leads chants in Indonesian supporters’ stands

CNN Indonesia

Thursday, 15 June 2023 14:30 WIB

Jakarta, CNNIndonesia —

Backup keeper Palestine Baraa Kharoub caught the attention of the Indonesian football public after leading chants or chants in the supporters’ stands.

The moment Kharoub led the chant occurred during the break in the first half of the Indonesia vs Palestine national team match at the Bung Tomo Stadium (GBT), Surabaya, Wednesday (14/6).

Through a video that has been widely circulated on social media, Kharoub approached the spectator stands occupied by Ultras Garuda.

At that time Kharoub, who was accompanied by Indonesian supporters, clapped his hands above his head. After that, Kharoub seemed to lead the chants of the supporters in the stands with ‘Palestine’ chants.

The goalkeeper with number 16 also used a loudspeaker in this action. It didn’t stop there, Kharoub also got on the ‘stage’ which is usually used by the supporter leaders in action.

The director of the Kidul Tribune, Agus Bimbim, or who is familiarly called Cak Tessy, then accompanied Baraa Kharoub and invited him to lead the supporters.

“At that time the first round was over. He was training with a friend who was a goalkeeper. Then he was with the Indonesian supporters in the east. How come he looks like Cristiano Ronaldo, how come he looks happy and joking. Then I called him, I invited him to Ultras Garuda and finally sang there, ” said Cak Tessy quoted from second.

The Indonesian public’s response to the arrival of Palestine this time was very warm. Starting from arrival at the airport until the day of the match.

The duel between the Indonesia vs Palestine national team in the FIFA Matchday match for the June period ended in a 0-0 draw.

The Garuda squad had a number of good opportunities to score goals. However, the final settlement of Shin Tae Yong’s team was not optimal.

The Palestinian guest team also gave threats several times, it’s just that the Red and White Team’s defense was quite solid so that Syahrul Trisna’s goal was difficult to break into.

(sry/has)