Firing coach Shin Tae-yong, Indonesia suffers embarrassing defeat against Australia

Playing away at Australia, the Indonesian team is still confident in their goal of winning. Three points will help the Southeast Asian representative have a bright chance of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. In the 7th minute, Indonesia got a penalty when Rafael Struick was fouled in the penalty area. Unfortunately, Kevin Diks hit the post.

This was also the turning point of the match. In the 18th minute, Nathan Tjoe A-on made another mistake and a penalty was awarded to Australia. Unlike his counterpart on the other side of the battle line, Boyle scored and helped the home team take the lead. Just 2 minutes later, it was Nishan Velupillay's turn to break free and flick the ball over the goalkeeper's head to double the gap for Australia.

Romeny scored a consolation goal for Indonesia.

Unexpectedly conceding 2 goals in 2 minutes, the spirit of the Indonesian team clearly dropped. They played awkwardly, losing their enthusiasm. In the 35th minute, Australia attacked very well on the right wing. The ball came to Irvine's feet, after 2 finishing steps, he defeated Paes and helped the kangaroo team take a 3-0 lead.

The first half ended like a nightmare for Indonesia. In the second half, coach Patrik Kluivert made a few adjustments but they were ineffective. The Australian team completely ceded the game to their opponents. Indonesia had a few chances but could not take advantage. Meanwhile, Australia is always very good at high balls.

In the 61st minute, receiving a corner kick from his teammate, Lewis Miller jumped high to head the ball to increase the score to 4-0. With nothing left to lose, the Indonesian team rushed to attack and their efforts were rewarded. In the 77th minute, Kevin Diks assisted Romeny to reduce the score to 1-4.

Before the match ended, Irvine completed his double when he jumped high to head the ball to seal a 5-1 victory for coach Popovic and his team.

Result: Australia 5-1 Indonesia

Line-up

Australia: Ryan, Miller, Rowles, Burgess, Geria, Behich, O'neill, Irvine, Boyle, Taggart, Velupillay

Indonesia: Paes, Jay Idzes, Hilgers, Diks, Verdonk, Nathan Tjoe-A-On, Haye, Dean, Marselino Ferdinan, Romeny, Struick

Mai Phuong

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