JAKARTA - Bahrain coach, Dragan Talajic, said that the match against the Indonesian National Team (Timnas) should end in a draw. According to the coach, Ole Romeny's single goal was a luck.
The Indonesian and Bahrain national team duel took place at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, WIB night. In that match, the high tension was felt from the start, but the hosts finally managed to win 1-0 in the 24th minute and survive until the end of the match.
Regarding the course of the match, Talajic said that Indonesia's performance in that match was indeed better than his team in the first half. Meanwhile, his team was able to perform better in the second half until the draw became appropriate for Bahrain.
"In my opinion, the first half of Indonesia was a little better than us. In the second half, we were a little better and maybe the draw was the best result," said Dragan Talajic after the match.
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On the other hand, Talajic also said that the Indonesian single goal scored by Ole Romeny was a lucky mistake by Mohamed Marhoon.
"We couldn't say we were lucky. However, in football, you know, we have to be lucky. In football, you get what you deserve," he said.
This defeat made Bahrain stuck in fifth place in Group C standings for the 2026 World Cup Qualification Third Round with six points from eight matches.
Meanwhile, the Indonesian national team is in fourth place with a collection of nine points.
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