
Indonesia vs Australia, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Third Round
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFCSocceroos battling in qualifiers after Indonesia draw
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Graham Arnold insists the Socceroos' hopes of qualifying directly for the 2026 World Cup aren't dead yet but was once again left to lament a plethora of spurned chances in a costly 0-0 draw with Indonesia.
Match Timeline
- 10': Craig Goodwin (Australia) Yellow Card at 10'
- 44': Keanu Baccus (Australia) Yellow Card at 44'
- 45': Witan Sulaeman (Indonesia) Substitution at 45'
- 57': Justin Hubner (Indonesia) Yellow Card at 57'
- 59': Awer Mabil (Australia) Substitution at 59'
- 66': Joshua Nisbet (Australia) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Adam Taggart (Australia) Substitution at 66'
- 70': Thom Haye (Indonesia) Substitution at 70'
- 80': Pratama Arhan (Indonesia) Substitution at 80'
- 86': Kye Rowles (Australia) Substitution at 86'
- 86': Wahyu Prasetyo (Indonesia) Substitution at 86'
- 90'+2': Samuel Silvera (Australia) Yellow Card at 92'
Statistics
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IDN![]() |
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7 | Fouls | 12 |
3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
0 | Offsides | 0 |
15 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
2 | Saves | 5 |
63.1 | Possession | 36.9 |
19 | SHOTS | 5 |
5 | ON GOAL | 2 |
0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
0 | Passes | 0 |
0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
0 | Crosses | 0 |
0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
0 | Long Balls | 0 |
0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
9 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
0 | Tackles | 0 |
0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
0 | Interceptions | 0 |
0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Attendance: 70,059
WCQ - AFC Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Japan | 6 | +20 | 16 |
2 | Australia | 6 | +1 | 7 |
3 | Indonesia | 6 | -3 | 6 |
4 | Saudi Arabia | 6 | -3 | 6 |
Line-Ups
Indonesia (5-4-1)
No. | Name |
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1 | Maarten Paes (GK) |
3 | Jay Idzes |
23 | Justin Hubner ![]() |
5 | Rizky Ridho |
2 | Calvin Verdonk |
6 | Sandy Walsh |
22 | Nathan Tjoe-A-On |
18 | Ivar Jenner |
11 | Ragnar Oratmangoen |
7 | Marselino Ferdinan |
9 | Rafael Struick |
Australia (4-4-2)
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Mathew Ryan (GK) |
21 | Cameron Burgess |
19 | Harry Souttar |
16 | Aziz Behich |
13 | Alessandro Circati |
17 | Keanu Baccus ![]() |
22 | Jackson Irvine |
23 | Craig Goodwin ![]() |
7 | Samuel Silvera ![]() |
15 | Mitchell Duke |
20 | Nestory Irankunda |
WCQ - AFC News

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