JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team must again share points when playing the match in the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification. Facing Australia at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta on Tuesday, September 10, it went hot but the score lasted 0-0 for both teams.
Appearing in front of his own supporters, the Indonesian national team showed militancy by attacking the Australian defense. Ragnar Oratmangoen's hard kick immediately shocked the opponent's movement when the game had only been running 18 seconds.
Even though this effort failed, the fast movement carried out by Ragnar burned the spirit of other Garuda Squad players. Even in the first five minutes, Shin Tae-yong's team was able to trouble Matthew Ryan's defense under Australia's crossbar.
Until the 10th minute, the Indonesian national team was still standing in the opponent's box while looking for a gap to open the numbers first. But apart from that, it was Australia's turn to attack the line
the home defense.
At this moment, the quality of the Indonesian national team goalkeeper, Maarten Paes, proved brilliant. In the 20th minute, the Australian substitute launched a strong attack from a straight line outside the penalty box and was successfully parried by Martin Paes.
Twice the attacks were tried by The Socceroos players but nothing came to fruition. again, because of Maarten Paes' militancy under the crossbar.
Five minutes later it was the turn of the Indonesian national team players who returned to attack which again had no sweet fruit. In the 31st minute Sandy Walsh was violated by Australian players who made the referee then presented a free kick.
The ball controlled by Indonesian national team players bounced towards the Australian goal, but Jay Idzes, who was supposed to welcome the bait, lost the ball and made the opportunity pass.
The game was heating up again, Australia entered a dangerous area for the Indonesian national team but was intercepted by Rafael Struick. He grabbed the ball and forwarded it to Ragnar Oratmangoen but the ball was again won by the opposing player.
From that moment the ball was then pushed hard towards the Indonesian national team goal, but fortunately it still hit the crossbar.
This situation continued until the normal time match 45 minutes passed. Two minutes of extra time tried to be put to good use but both teams had to draw 0-0.
Continuing in the second half, Shin Tae-yong immediately made changes by pulling Rafael Struick and replacing him with Witan Sulaeman. This effort is enough to boost the spirit of Garuda employees.
It can be seen from the pressure that was brought back by the Indonesian national team towards the Australian defense at the beginning of the second half minute. This time, the effort came back from Ragnar Oeratmangun's movement which tried to score but the ball got out of control.
Entering the 54th minute Ragnar tried to become the executioner again. Bravely, he dribbled himself towards the goal that was guarded by Matthew Ryan. Sukes avoided the control of the opposing player, but Ragnar's shot was still inaccurate because it was still wide to the right.
Marselino Ferdinand didn't want to miss trying to break into the opponent's goal. Having controlled the ball, his shot was still too high above the Australian goal.
In the 57th minute it was The Soccerros' turn who got a chance after his player was hit by Justin Hubner. Getting a free kick, in fact Maarten Paes again managed to read the ball movement from Craig total and missed Australia's chances.
Three Australian players Total Irakunda, Cameraoon total and Mitchell Duke were pulled out in this round and then replaced by Awer Mabil, Joshua Nisbet, and Adam Taggart.
In the 68th minute, there was a golden opportunity for Australia through Adam Taggart who was able to grab the chaos in the penalty box. However, the ball can still be pushed aside through the clearance by Rizky Ridho.
Ten minutes passed, Shin Tae-yong's substitution was made again. The coach pulled Ivar Jenner and Marselino Ferdinand to include Tom Hayye and Pratama Arhan, Sandy Walsh was also replaced by Wahyu Prasetyo in the remaining time of the second half.
Up to 90 minutes of normal time, both the Indonesian and Australian national teams are still working hard to open the first point. In an additional six minutes, Praama Arhan, who threw in, tried to open up the opportunity, but his hull fell into the hands of Matthew Ryan, who finally drew 0-0.
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