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Indonesia handed slap on the wrist for Malaysia match crowd troubles

FIFA has issued a CHF45,000 fine towards the Indonesian FA (PSSI) for crowd troubles that took place during the Group G World Cup Asian qualification match between Indonesia and Malaysia on September 5.

On that day, the travelling Malaysia fans were pelted by missiles by the home fans while entering the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, and there were attempts made to assault them during and after the match ended. Banners displaying offensive sentiments too were displayed just before the match kicked off. The match was won by the visitors with a 3-2 scoreline.

According to the Indonesian edition of Goal, FIFA's disciplinary committee only handed a monetary fine to PSSI equivalent to RM190,200, and the federation was spared heavier sanctions such as a stadium ban.