Date: October 15, 2024
Venue: Qingdao Youth Football Stadium, Qingdao
Kickoff: 17:30
Result: China PR 2-1 Indonesia
In a crucial Group C clash of the FIFA World Cup 26™ AFC Qualifiers, China PR National Football Team hosted the Indonesia Football Team at the Qingdao Youth Football Stadium on October 15, 2024. Both teams entered this match needing points to climb the group standings and improve their chances of qualification. While China had suffered three consecutive defeats, Indonesia had shown resilience with three draws in four matches. The result of this encounter would be vital for both sides, especially as they sought to push up from the lower half of the group standings.
China PR National Football Team vs Indonesia Football Team Head-to-Head
China PR and Indonesia have had a long-standing rivalry, with China historically dominating the encounters. Ahead of this match, China had won 4 of their last 5 meetings, with 1 draw. Indonesia had yet to claim victory against China PR in these fixtures.
- China PR: 4 wins
- Indonesia: 0 wins
- Draws: 1
Recent Meetings:
- October 2024: China PR 2-1 Indonesia (FT)
- October 2023: Indonesia 0-2 China PR (FT)
- September 2022: China PR 5-1 Indonesia (FT)
- June 2021: China PR 0-0 Indonesia (FT)
China PR National Football Team vs Indonesia Football Team Lineups
China PR National Football Team (4-1-2-1-2)
- Goalkeeper: Wang Dalei
- Defenders: Guangtai Jiang, Zhunyi Gao, Li Lei, Jiang Shenglong
- Midfielders: Li Yuanyi, Wang Haijian, Wei Shihao, Cheng Jin
- Attackers: Zhang Yuning, Abduweli Behram
Substitutes:
- Wei Zhen (90’ for Zhang Yuning)
- Lin Liangming (82’ for Xie Wenneng)
- Alan (82’ for Abduweli Behram)
- Cheng Jin (90’ for Wei Shihao)
- Wang Haijian (61’ for Li Yuanyi)
Indonesia Football Team (5-4-1)
- Goalkeeper: Maarten Paes
- Defenders: Mees Hilgers, Jay Idzes, Calvin Verdonk, Nathan Tjoe-A-On
- Midfielders: Marselino Ferdinan, Thom Haye, Witan Sulaeman, Ivar Jenner
- Attacker: Rafael Struick
Substitutes:
- Rizky Ridho (45’ for Shayne Pattynama)
- Thom Haye (45’ for Mees Hilgers)
- Malik Risaldi (85’ for Ivar Jenner)
- Pratama Arhan (85’ for Asnawi Mangkualam)
China PR National Football Team vs Indonesia Football Team Match Breakdown
China PR National Football Team vs Indonesia Football Team First Half:
China PR started strong, creating early opportunities, but it wasn’t until the 21st minute that they took the lead. A well-timed cross from Jiang Shenglong found Abduweli Behram, who calmly slotted the ball past the Indonesian goalkeeper to make it 1-0. Indonesia struggled to find rhythm and conceded again just before halftime when Zhang Yuning latched onto a brilliant pass from Gao Zhunyi and finished with confidence in the 44th minute.
China PR went into the break with a comfortable 2-0 lead, while Indonesia was left to regroup and plan for a second-half comeback.
China PR National Football Team vs Indonesia Football Team Score at Half-Time:
China PR 2-0 Indonesia
China PR National Football Team vs Indonesia Football Team Second Half
The second half saw Indonesia making key changes, with Thom Haye and Rizky Ridho brought on to inject more energy. Indonesia began to push for a comeback, and although China PR had the better possession, they struggled to add to their scoreline. The game took a dramatic turn in the 86th minute when Thom Haye’s long-range shot took a deflection and beat the China PR goalkeeper, making it 2-1.
Despite Indonesia’s late pressure, China PR held on, securing a crucial victory in their third-round qualifying campaign.
China PR National Football Team vs Indonesia Football Team Full-Time Score:
China PR 2-1 Indonesia
China PR National Football Team vs Indonesia Football Team Stats
| China PR National Football Team vs Indonesia Football Team Stats | China PR | Indonesia |
| Possession (%) | 55% | 45% |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots (Total) | 11 | 7 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Fouls | 12 | 14 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
China PR National Football Team vs Indonesia Football Team Timeline
- 21’ GOAL – China PR 1-0 Indonesia: Abduweli Behram scores after a pinpoint cross from Jiang Shenglong.
- 44’ GOAL – China PR 2-0 Indonesia: Zhang Yuning finishes a perfect pass from Gao Zhunyi.
- 86’ GOAL – China PR 2-1 Indonesia: Thom Haye‘s deflected shot finds the back of the net.
- 90’ – Substitution: China PR brings on fresh legs to see out the game, with Cheng Jin and Wei Zhen entering the pitch.
- 90’+9’ – Final whistle: China PR clinches a 2-1 win.
China PR National Football Team vs Indonesia Football Team Impact on Group C Standings
This victory lifts China PR from the bottom of the table, placing them level on points with Indonesia but with a superior goal difference. China PR now has 3 points, while Indonesia remains on 3 points, having drawn three of their previous matches.
Updated Group C Table:
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| Japan | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 | +14 | 10 |
| Australia | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 5 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 4 |
| Bahrain | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 4 |
| Indonesia | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 3 |
| China PR | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 3 |
Player Achievements and Man of the Match
- China PR National Football Team vs Indonesia Football Team Man of the Match: Zhang Yuning (China PR) – For his decisive goal and contribution to China’s overall attacking play.
- China PR National Football Team vs Indonesia Football Team Notable Performance: Thom Haye (Indonesia) – Scored Indonesia’s only goal and was a constant threat in the second half.
FAQs
- Who scored the goals in the China PR vs Indonesia match?
Abduweli Behram and Zhang Yuning scored for China PR, while Thom Haye scored for Indonesia. - What was the final score of the in the China PR vs Indonesia match?
The final score was China PR 2-1 Indonesia. - How does the in the China PR vs Indonesia match result affect the Group C standings?
China PR remains in the bottom half of the table but is now level on points with Indonesia, improving their chances in the qualifiers. - Who was the Man of the Match in the in the China PR vs Indonesia match?
Zhang Yuning was named the Man of the Match for his crucial goal and overall impact
