England 3 - 1 Indonesia (282771396)

121470 spectators arrived at Palazzo Scorcio, where weather conditions were pretty good for football. England decided to use a 3-5-2 set up. The following players took the field: Bhattacharyya - Rosewell, Navarro, Spivey - Figgis, Johnson, Garstin, MacTaggart, Clark - Convery, Pike.

A 4-4-2 alignment was the formation of choice for Indonesia. Starters: Hutchinson - Rangkuti, Sungkar, Hariyantoko, Ryasmirsad - Sudiadnyana, Cader, Chaniago, Rashit - Celbi, Notonegoro.

England were mostly trying to use their skill at attacking on the flanks. Indonesia were relying on their ability to counter-attack. England had a chance to take the lead on Steve Pike's dazzling drive up the left, but the opportunity fizzled away as his shot went just over the bar after 5 minutes. At 21 minutes played, Steve Pike came in from the right with the intention of giving England the lead, but his rocket of a shot rattled the crossbar. Making his way up the middle 25 minutes into the match, Steve Pike almost managed to squeeze a goal past the visitors' keeper, but the alert Brett Hutchinson blocked it to keep the score level. After 26 minutes, a well-worked counterattack by Indonesia on the right presented an easy opportunity in front of the goal that was duly converted by Ida Bagus Notonegoro to make it 0 - 1. 26 minutes into the game, Indonesia adjusted their style of play in order to conserve the lead. After 26 minutes, the Indonesia players received new instructions from their manager on how to keep in control of the game. England had to make a substitution after 27 minutes. Charles Rosewell limped off the field and was replaced by Jamie Hogan. With a shot floated in from just outside the penalty area after 28 minutes played, Garry Spivey of England evened the score to 1 - 1. It was 1 - 1 at the break. This half belonged to England, who controlled the ball 74 percent of the time.

65 minutes into the match, the England manager wanted to try a new tactic, and the players loyally obliged. Priding himself in being an active coach, the England manager gave new instructions to his players after 65 minutes. After 78 minutes, the home side was awarded a penalty. The visitors protested wildly but the referee was adamant. Alex Garstin easily put the 2 - 1 goal away to give the lead to England. The England free kick 80 minutes into the match seemed wasted, as the shot was both short and off target. But there was an idea to it - the misdirected ball was turned into a cross towards Wallace Clark, who was waiting for it in the box. That's 3 - 1! Don't forget to thank the assistant coach for that gem of a routine! The structure of the game started to change as England decided to pull back and meet their opponents in their own half. The home side's Alex Garstin came close to extending the lead 87 minutes into the game. His shot came in from the right hand side but Brett Hutchinson managed to save it with an unbelievable reaction stop. England held the ball, with a clear 76 percent of possession.

England's top performer was clearly George Bhattacharyya. On the other hand, David MacTaggart's play was disheartening. Ida Bagus Notonegoro performed admirably for Indonesia. Amien Rangkuti turned in a dismal performance, however. The match ends 3 - 1.