The results of the Indonesian National Team vs Bahrain National Team in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in the Asian Zone are already known. The match at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta, Tuesday (3/25/2025), ended with a score of 1-0 for the Garuda Squad.
The only winning goal was scored by Ole Romeny (24′). With this result, Indonesia has collected nine points and at the same time has the opportunity to advance to the fourth round.
The hosts had more control of the ball in the early minutes. However, a fierce duel took place in the middle of the field. In the first 10 minutes, no significant opportunities were created.
The first opportunity came from Thom Haye’s free kick from a narrow angle in the 15th minute. However, the ball was saved by goalkeeper Ebrahim Lutfalla.
Bahrain peeked at an opportunity in the 23rd minute. Ali Madan fired a low shot from long range but it went wide. Indonesia’s goal was scored in the 24th minute!
Starting from Haye’s long pass, the ball was then directed to Marselino. He passed to Romeny who was free to change the score to 1-0. After taking the lead, Indonesia chose to relax their attacks.
That situation helped Bahrain to develop their game. However, Indonesia brilliantly closed all the gaps. The score of 1-0 lasted until the break.
After the break, Bahrain immediately launched an attack. A sweep in front of the goal was forced by Rizky Ridho in the 48th minute. After that, they continued to lock Indonesia down.
Sayed Dhiya’s long-range shot threatened in the 57th minute. Luckily the ball went straight into Maarten Paes’ arms. That was Bahrain’s first shot on target.
The next chance came from Ahmed Bughammar in the 62nd minute. Luckily, the ball soared far. Indonesia responded with a counterattack. Romeny’s shot flew hard but was caught by Lutfalla.
Marselino got a golden opportunity in the 67th minute. Ragnar Oratmangoen’s through ball was kicked in a free position but the ball missed the target!
Again, Bahrain threatened this time through Mohamed Al-Romaihi’s header in the 69th minute. Luckily, the ball went wide of Paes’ goal.
Another golden opportunity was obtained by Indonesia through Eliano Reijnders’ feet in the 79th minute. Receiving a sweet pass from Ricky Kambuaya, in the penalty box, but his shot soared from close range.
In the remaining time of the second half, Indonesia was able to maintain its defense well. As a result, the score of 1-0 lasted until the end.
