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Australia dominates Indonesia in a thrilling match
Australia secured a 2-0 victory over Indonesia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier played at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. The match was characterized by its intensity and physicality, with both teams displaying a fierce desire to secure the win.
Australia controlled possession for much of the game, holding a 63% advantage over Indonesia’s 37%. The “Socceroos” were also more potent in attack, firing 19 shots (5 on target) compared to Indonesia’s 5 shots (2 on target).
The first goal came in the 21st minute, when a precise cross found Mathew Leckie’s head, who headed the ball with power and accuracy to put Australia 1-0 up. The second goal arrived in the 70th minute, courtesy of a long-range strike from Craig Goodwin that surprised the Indonesian goalkeeper.
Indonesia attempted to mount a comeback but were met with a solid and well-organized Australian defense. Shin Tae-yong’s side searched for a consolation goal in the closing stages but failed to find the back of the net.
The match was also punctuated by yellow cards. Australia received three yellow cards, one for Goodwin, another for Baccus and a final one for Silvera, while Indonesia received a single yellow card, for Hubner.
Ultimately, Australia takes home a crucial victory that brings them closer to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Indonesia, on the other hand, will need to improve their performance to have any chance of progressing to the next phase.
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Substitutions indonesia: at minute 46 Witan came in and R. Struick went out., at minute 70 T. Haye came in and I. Jenner went out., at minute 80 P. Arhan came in and M. Ferdinan went out., at minute 86 W. Prasetyo came in and S. Walsh went out.
Substitutions australia: at minute 59 A. Mabil came in and N. Irankunda went out., at minute 66 J. Nisbet came in and C. Goodwin went out., at minute 66 A. Taggart came in and M. Duke went out., at minute 86 K. Rowles came in and A. Behich went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Indonesia
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Australia
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