‘I played for my team in Oslo and now I’m back coaching them’
For Indonesia coach Pinsa Prahadian, the Rådhusplassen in the heart of Oslo brings only fond memories.
The last time Oslo hosted the event back in 2017, he lined up for Indonesia as a player, helping his nation to a fifth-placed finish.
After returning to the fold to help guide Indonesia to fourth place in Seoul 2024 as part of the coaching staff, he has since stepped up to take on the position of coach here in Oslo.
Six defeats and three wins - against USA, Ivory Coast and Bosnia & Herzegovina - saw them progress to face off against Brazil on Day 7 of the 2025 Oslo Homeless World Cup in the Tier 2 Men’s City of Oslo Cup.
Three times champions Brazil, whose loss to England on penalties on Day 6 put the breakers on their chance to reach the latter stages of the men’s Homeless World Cup, ran out 7-2 winners against Indonesia in a match full of fantastic, flowing football.
Brazil took the lead with a close-range shot, before Indonesia pulled a shot wide after some good closing down play in the Brazil half. A fantastic one-handed save from the Indonesia keeper prevented Brazil from doubling their lead, before a Brazil keeper made a smart save at his near post off a deflection as Indonesia searched for an equaliser. Moments later, a quick passing move found a Brazil player alone on the left wing to drill home their second of the game.
Into the second half, a Brazil player was quick to react at the edge of the box to give his side their third. With a solid lead, Brazil sought to maintain and recover possession and limit any Indonesia chances to get themselves on the scoresheet. However, Indonesia’s goal did come. A great block sent an Indonesia player clean through to slide it under the keeper to make it 3-1. But the lead lasted mere seconds, with a great right-foot pass allowing a Brazil player to bundle the ball home to make it 4-1. Brazil’s fifth followed moments later off a quick break, before an Indonesia player rode a tackle and burst forward to fire home from close range to make it 5-2. A chance from close-range fell kindly to a Brazil player to score their sixth, before a pass across the face of goal found a Brazil player free on the edge of the box to tape home to make the score 7-2.
Indonesia coach Pinsa Prahadian said: “The competition has been fantastic. The games have been very exciting for my players. We have fun in our games and respect the results. If the players lose they learn about their mistakes. We still gave everything today and enjoyed it.
“The players have made a lot of friends with other teams and exchanged social media. They are very happy to make new friends in this tournament. It’s been a very good experience here in Oslo. The players are loving the atmosphere.”
Written By Craig Williams, Photos by Djuli Pamungkas