Foreign Media Highlights Bahrain Vs Indonesia Match: Soon Garuda Will Win Historic Victory

The Indonesian national team has proven the quality in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers even though they are not seeded (doc. PSSI).

JAKARTA - The Bahrain vs Indonesia match in the Third Round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification at the Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa, Thursday, October 10, 2024, received the spotlight of foreign media.

One of them is ESPN Nederland. The international media even gave an implied title in support of Indonesia's victory over Bahrain.

"Indonesia still refuses to be defeated, but this is almost a historic victory," wrote ESPN Nederland.

Bahrain's second goal, which smelled of controversy, did not escape the observation of ESPN Nederland.

"When time showed the 99th minute, Bahrain's corner was deflected at the far post where Mohamed Marhoon doubled his goal that night."

"The last minute drama immediately became a controversy. Indonesia was angry because the final whistle didn't sound when an additional six minutes was initially required by the fourth referee official."

"In the midst of the chaos, an Indonesian official was removed from the bench and dissatisfaction continued," wrote ESPN Nederland.

They further appreciate Indonesia's performance, which once again shows its class in Asia, although it is not taken into account.

ESPN Nederland even predicted based on the appearance of Shin Tae-yong so far that the Indonesian national team's victory would soon arrive.

China, who will be the opponent, is predicted to be the victim of the Indonesian national team's first victory in the Third Round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

"On paper, a draw when traveling to Bahrain, which beat Australia, was not a bad result."

"However, their way of not winning their first victory in the Third Round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification will be the cause of disappointment, even anger, in the Indonesian camp."

"In fact, Indonesia once again proved very difficult to beat, even with their status as a team that was not seeded."

"With the next match against China slumping, having lost all three games so far, maybe Indonesia won't have to wait any longer to claim a historic victory," wrote ESPN Nederland again.

The Indonesian national team will visit China's headquarters in Qingdao to play their fourth Group C match on October 15, 2024.