
"Kluivert succeeded in steering the team into the fourth round of Asian qualifying for the first time in their history. However, back-to-back defeats to Saudi Arabia and Iraq brought that dream to a halt. A narrow 1-0 defeat to Iraq in Jeddah on Saturday officially ended their qualification campaign - a result described by local media as "devastating." The match descended into chaos after the final whistle, with two Indonesian players receiving red cards amid heated exchanges on the pitch."
"In the aftermath, the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) confirmed Kluivert's departure along with his coaching staff. A statement read: "The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) and the coaching team of the Indonesia national team have officially agreed for early termination of cooperation through mutual termination. "This step was taken as part of a comprehensive evaluation of the national football coaching and development programme. "After an open, full and respectful discussion, both parties agreed to end this partnership.""
Patrick Kluivert was appointed Indonesia head coach in January on a two-year deal, tasked with leading the nation to its first World Cup since independence in 1945. He guided Indonesia into the fourth round of Asian qualifying for the first time, but back-to-back losses to Saudi Arabia and Iraq ended qualification hopes after a 1-0 defeat in Jeddah. The match saw two Indonesian players sent off and on-pitch altercations. The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) and Kluivert mutually agreed to terminate the coaching contract as part of a comprehensive evaluation. Kluivert recorded three wins, one draw and four defeats in eight matches.
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