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Thanks Ramang achievement, Indonesia was within the power of football in Asia. One after the other European teams trying to force PSSI. Starting from Yugoslavia who maintained his goal Beara (one of the world's best goalkeeper at that time), the club Stade de Reims with the golden leg Raymond Kopa, Russian teams with the world's top goalkeeper Lev Jashin, Locomotive club with deadly shooter Bubukin, until Grasshopers with Roger Vollentein. "But it's not my achievement alone, but working with my friends," said Ramang modestly, while his name one by one: Maulwi Saelan, Rasjid, Chaeruddin, Ramlan, Sidhi, Tan Liong Houw, Aang Witarsa​​, Thio Him Tjiang, Danu, Phoa Liong Sian and Djamiat. Hearing Ramang greatness on the football field, I wonder if in the 50s, a lot of baby boy born later named Ramang by his parents. Ramang died on 26 September 1987

Ramang known as a goal-hungry striker. Ramang shooter shrewd indeed, of any target, no matter how difficult the circumstances, kick from any position while running hard. One advantage that is coveted by every footballer us today, especially shots salto. Expertise seems natural gift for personal Ramang a former player as accomplished sepakraga. Goal kick salto beautiful and surprisingly often performed by Ramang. One of them at the PRC with PSSI beat 2-0 in Jakarta. Both goals were born from the foot Ramang, one of whom shot salto. It was a game ahead of the World Championships in Sweden, 1958. The second game continued in Peking, Indonesia lost to 3-4, while the third one in Rangoon (also against PRC) with 0-0.



Unfortunately the next opponent is Israel (which does not have diplomatic relations with Indonesia), the PSSI had not departed. Hearing Ramang greatness on the football field, I wonder if in the 50s, a lot of baby boy born later named Ramang by his parents. If Ramang asked about the most memorable match, in a number of media, he referred to the Soviet Union when the PSSI hold 0-0 at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. "When I was close to scoring. But I pulled the shirt from behind," said Ramang. Turns Ramang brief heyday, in 1960, after his name had skyrocketed, he was sentenced to suspension. Ramang accused of bribery. In 1962 he was recalled, but the prestige is diminished. In 1968, at the age of 40 years, Ramang played for the last time on the field defending squad PSM, which ended in defeat. Although after that his career in football was not really dead. As he was thrashing around like a fish on land, he got a call Regent Blitar to become coach there.

Ramang coaching career also listed in PSM and Persipal Palu. As a coach in Persipal, he even awarded an acre of clove by the Donggala, Palu, for his achievements brought Persipal become a respected team in Indonesia. Awards like this never get it PSM Makassar. But being a football coach was not easy for a people like Ramang School graduate. He then had to be removed slowly because he did not have a coaching certificate. In practice, only teaches Ramang experience coupled with the theory that once he got from former PSSI, Tony Pogacknic, which he greatly respected.




Ramang never mentions that the football players did not seem more valuable than a racehorse. "Horse racing is maintained before and after the match, win or lose. Footballer but only maintained if there is a call. Subsequently there was nothing else," he said with disappointment. However Ramang had resolved to close the story of his past that. "Why would remember times like that while people appreciate horse racing?" he said. Disappointment merundungnya seems so heavy, that he often deliberately hidden only to dodge an interview with a reporter. Although a lot of encouragement and an offer made ​​to write his biography, he always shook his head. First he said, was there ever anyone who publishes his memoirs. But he himself had forgotten the book's title and author's name.

One night in 1981, after training children PSM, Ramang home with wet clothes and make him sick. Six years she suffered pain in her lungs without being able to go to hospital because of lack of funds. On 26 September 1987, at the age of 59 years, the legendary former football player died at a very modest house he occupied with son, daughter and grandchildren who are all numbered 19 people. Ramang buried in the cemetery Panaikang. To commemorate his works, a statue in the grounds Karebosi made ​​for her. In addition to the present one is the nickname of PSM Makassar Ramang Forces. Ironic indeed know the life story of a former football star. Moreover Ramang now only be appreciated by a modest sculpture, which stood at the north door Karebosi Field.




"Toa Ramang mi" a term commonly used by young people makassar
Ramang tiny tiny Kadir .. Dribble a small street Riki Ruli small .. Lika twists  goal

reference:


- http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramang
- http://forum.kompas.com/sepakbola/133000-ramang-legenda-si-macan-bola-yang-terlupakan.html