Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Kiper Ernando Ari Sutaryadi show attention to Maarten Paes when the FC Dallas goalkeeper joined the Indonesian national team, Tuesday (8/10), ahead of their opponent Bahrain in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
The Indonesian national team will face Bahrain in the Group C match in the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification at the Bahrain National Stadium, Thursday (10/10).
Two days before match day, the new Indonesian National Team squad is complete. Goalkeeper Maarten Paes was the last to join Bahrain.
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In the video uploaded by the Indonesian National Team on social media, Paes is seen greeting all the Garuda Squad players who are having dinner, including Ernando Ari.
While shaking hands, the camera captured another gesture from Ernando who saw Maarten Paes’ injured right wrist.
Ernando Ari seemed concerned about Maarten Paes, who injured his right wrist before joining the Indonesian national team.
The attitude of the Persebaya Surabaya goalkeeper shows that competition in the position of goalkeeper for the Red and White Team is still healthy. Before Paes’ arrival, Ernando was coach Shin Tae Yong’s mainstay between the sticks.
However, since the first match of the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification against Saudi Arabia, Maarten Paes has practically become the new pillar of the Indonesian National Team, as well as the new idol of Garuda fans.
This is not the first time Ernando has treated sportsmanship. After the Indonesian national team held off Australia at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (GBK), last September, Ernando also approached Paes after the match and chatted a little.
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