JAKARTA:

Patrick Kluivert's stint as coach is over after they "mutually" agreed to part ways Thursday following a failed bid to reach the World Cup.

Indonesia's hopes of qualifying for the tournament in North America next year ended with defeats to Iraq and Saudi Arabia in the past week.

The 49-year-old Netherlands and Barcelona great, who was only appointed in January, was in charge for just eight matches.

He won three of his games in charge, losing four and drawing one.

Writing on Instagram, Kluivert called it "an unforgettable journey".

He added: "Even though I'm deeply disappointed and sorry for the fact that we didn't make it to the World Cup, I'll always be proud of what we built together."

The Dutchman took over following the controversial sacking of South Korean Shin Tae-yon

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