First Round Of Australia Vs Indonesia: Failed Penalty, Garuda Falls 0-3

The Indonesian national team trailed 0-3 in the first half against Australia (doc. AFC).

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team underwent a poor first round against Australia at the Sydney Football Stadium, Thursday, March 20, 2025, afternoon WIB.

The Garuda squad was actually able to provide a threat first to the host. Jay Idzes almost opened the scoring in the fifth minute.

Unfortunately, Idzes' header using Calvin Verdok's pass could still be parried by Mathew Ryan.

Three minutes later, a golden opportunity was created. Indonesia received a penalty after the foul on Rafael Struick.

By alone, Kevin Diks - has the title of reliable penalty executor at FC Copenhagen - failed to do his job. 12 rights kick hit the post.

The opportunity for the Indonesian national team to lead the match is still delayed. The problem is, instead of being able to take the lead first, things turn around.

Maarten Paes received many attacks after that. He was forced to make a save so that the Garuda Squad goal remained safe.

In the 18th minute the disaster came. The referee awarded a penalty to Australia after Nathan Tjoe-A-Onder was caught on camera by VAR violating Lewis Miller.

Australia also managed to take advantage of a penalty kick to lead 1-0 18 through the execution of Martin Boyle.

The Indonesian national team was sinking not long after. The hosts added to their lead in the 20th minute through Nishan Velupillay who escaped the back player's control and successfully beat Maarten Paes.

Left behind 0-2 makes Indonesia play more aggressively. However, the attacks that were built were too hasty and never had a clean opportunity at the heart of the opponent's defense.

The Indonesian national team created a dangerous opportunity in the 30th minute. Ole Romeny penetrated the left side of the penalty box and sent a pull pass to the other side. However, the Australian defender could cut the ball before it could be struck by Rafael Struick.

In fact, Australia, which managed to score a good chance, even resulted in a goal four minutes later.

Starting from a counter-attack scheme, the Socceroos attack overwhelmed Indonesia's defense.

Finally, Jackson Irvine entered the scoreboard after using the rebound ball in the Indonesian penalty box.

Patrick Kluiver's squad must work harder to catch up.

The Indonesian national team actually appeared dominant about possession of the ball. However, the players often got the wrong pass before entering the Australian penalty box.

Until the first half finished, no additional goals were created. The Indonesian national team trailed 0-3 from Australia.