jpnn.com, SURABAYA - Hundreds of Bonek members held a demonstration in front of the Grahadi State Building, Surabaya, Thursday (25/11).
Bonek is the name for a group of supporters of the soccer club Persebaya Surabaya from East Java.
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They demanded that the government immediately revolutionize the Indonesian soccer system to be more open and professional.
The demonstrators also carried out a long march from the Gelora November 10 Stadium to Grahadi.
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They seemed to be carrying a number of attributes, flares, and banners.
Even though it was raining, they remained enthusiastic to voice their aspirations.
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"We are here because we want Indonesia's soccer to be better,” said mass coordinator Andi Peci.
Chants were heard throughout the demonstration.
A number of police officers were seen on guard. (mcr23/mcr20/jpnn)
This news has been broadcast on JPNN.com with the title: Aksi Unjuk Rasa Bonek: Tuntut Revolusi Sistem Persepakbolaan Indonesia