Bola.net – The results obtained by the Indonesian National Team against the Chinese National Team on Tuesday (15/10/2024) received reviews from the Vietnamese media, Soha.
The Indonesian national team surrendered to China with a score of 2-1 on matchday fourth Asian zone 2026 World Cup Qualification in Qingdao, Tuesday (15/10/2024). The home side took a 2-0 lead in the first half through goals from Behram Abduweli (21′) and Zhang Yuning (44′).
In the first half, the Indonesian National Team actually had a lead in ball possession of up to 78 percent, but it ended in vain. The Garuda team made many substitutions in the second half.
As a result, the Garuda Squad scored a goal back through Thom Haye in the 86th minute. However, the Indonesian national team did not score additional goals until the match ended and finally suffered their first defeat in the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification.
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Indonesia Makes a Fatal Mistake
China National Team vs Indonesian National Team Duel in the 2026 World Cup Qualification Asia Zone, Tuesday (15/10/2024) (c) Doc. PSSI
According to Soha“big match“between China and the Indonesian National Team took place outside the scenario of many fans. In his article, Soha published an article entitled: ‘Fatal mistake, Indonesia suffered a bitter defeat on the day when the Chinese team was transformed’.
“Ahead of China’s match against Indonesia in the third qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup, a number of international media predicted that coach Branko Ivankovic and his team would lose in Qingdao. Only Sports Keeda expressed its optimism for the Chinese team, predicting that the home team would hold Indonesia to a 1-1 draw, ” write Soha.
“However, contrary to experts’ predictions, the Indonesian National Team, which has many naturalized stars, was easily “broken” as if they were amateur players.”
“On the other side of the line, the Chinese players played as if this was the last match of their careers, in the context of many local fans calling for the “disbandment of the national team”, and also to save the post of coach Ivankovic,” added Soha.
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Less Precise Coordination
Shin Tae-yong’s expression in the Bahrain vs Indonesia match in the 2026 World Cup Qualification Asia zone (c) PSSI
Soha said Shin Tae-yong deployed a number of top players, including naturalized defensive stars such as goalkeeper Maarten Paes, defenders Mees Hilgers, Calvin Verdonk and Jay Idzes. The visiting team is said to have played confidently, dominating the first 20 minutes with 3 quite dangerous attacks.
“While dominating possession of the ball and busy attacking, the Indonesian National Team unexpectedly received a penalty from the Chinese team. In the 22nd minute, the Garuda Squad defender was not focused when China took a free kick,” wrote Soha.
“As a result, we accidentally created a very profitable opportunity for Chinese striker Behram Abduweli to score the opening goal of the match from close range. This goal made the stands in China fill with red as if they were about to explode.”
“The Chinese players celebrated the opening goal. The defeat forced Indonesia to get up to look for an equalizer. However, the Indonesian team’s coordination near the opponent’s penalty box lacked precision. Even though they attacked a lot but didn’t score, the Indonesian national team again had to pay a heavy price with a regrettable defeat. at a sensitive moment.”
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Make Changes but Not Enough
The Chinese squad celebrates its goal against Australia at Adelaide Oval, Thursday (10/10/2024). (c) AP Photo/James Elsby
Soha continued in the 44th minute, China counterattacked at high speed, Zhang Yuning moved to the right wing. He made a subtle pass, creating a very favorable opportunity for Zhang Yuning to run and finish neatly, doubling the score to 2-0.
“The Chinese striker number 9 celebrated expressively with a face that looked like he was about to cry, while Jay Idzes in the Indonesian team looked very sorry for making a mistake in goalkeeping,” wrote Soha.
“After taking two “cold showers”, coach Shin Tae-yong was forced to make a series of personnel changes. Rizky Ridho, Marselino Ferdinan and Thom Haye were included to improve the quality of the attack. However, the representative of the Southeast Asian region was not able to improve much in terms of play. “The Indonesian national team still controls the ball more, but their attacks still lack precision in their decisive passes.”
“Indonesia’s efforts were only realized in the 86th minute by equalizing thanks to two substitutions. Starting from a very strong throw-in by Pratama Arhan, the defender from China blocked the ball but Thom Haye from the second line fired hard from outside the penalty box to beat goalkeeper Wang Da Lei. However, the equalizing goal was still not enough for the Indonesian team to escape defeat, even though the second half still had 9 minutes of extra time remaining,” added Soha.
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Indonesian National Team Results and Schedule
Following are the results and schedule for the Indonesian National Team in the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifications in the Asian zone:
September 6, 2024 – Saudi Arabia 1-1 Indonesia
10 September 2024 – Indonesia 0-0 Australia
10 October 2024 – Bahrain 2-2 Indonesia
15 October 2024 – China 2-1 Indonesia
15 November 2024 – Indonesia vs Japan
19 November 2024 – Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia
March 20, 2025 – Australia vs Indonesia
March 25 2025 – Indonesia vs Bahrain
June 5 2025 – Indonesia vs China
June 10, 2025 – Japan vs Indonesia.
