Veteran Indonesian goalkeeper Choirul Huda dies

Jakarta Oct 16 (IANS) Veteran Indonesian goalkeeper Choirul Huda passed away following a mid-game collision with team-mate Ramon Rodrigues.

The 38-year-old regular for his club Persela Lamongan collapsed just before half-time after his collision with Brazilian midfielder Rodrigues on Sunday in the Liga 1 fixture against Semen Padang.

"All of the players finished the game and went to the hospital where it was announced that Choirul Huda had died " Persela coach Aji Santoso was quoted as saying by Goal.com

"The loss of Choirul Huda has hit us all hard. We did not have time to a see a doctor only to see his body " the coach added.

Huda made his debut for Persela Lamongan in 1999 he made 503 appearances for the club since then.

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