The FIFA World Cup 26™ AFC Qualifiers saw an intense battle between the Indonesia National Football Team and the Australia National Football Team on September 10, 2024, at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta. The match ended in a goalless draw, showcasing both teams’ tactical brilliance and defensive resilience. Despite numerous chances, neither side could break the deadlock, leading to a critical point for both teams in the Group C standings.
Indonesia National Football Team vs Australia National Football Team Head-to-Head Record
| Indonesia | Draws | Australia |
| 1 Win | 1 Draw | 3 Wins |
Indonesia National Football Team vs Australia National Football Team Lineups and Substitutes
Indonesia (5-4-1)
- Goalkeeper: Maarten Paes
- Defenders: Jay Idzes, Rizky Ridho, Justin Hubner, Nathan Tjoe-A-On, Calvin Verdonk
- Midfielders: Marselino Ferdinan, Ivar Jenner (70′ Thom Haye), Ragnar Oratmangun, Sandy Walsh (86′ Wahyu Prasetyo)
- Forward: Rafael Struick (45′ Witan Sulaeman)
Substitutes: Nadeo Winata, Ernando Ari, Wahyu Prasetyo, Pratama Arhan, Muhammad Ferrari, Asnawi Mangkualam, Shayne Pattynama, Egy Maulana Vikri, Ricky Kambuaya, Hokky Caraka
Australia (4-4-2)
- Goalkeeper: Mathew Ryan
- Defenders: Alessandro Circati, Aziz Behich (86′ Kye Rowles), Harry Souttar, Cameron Burgess
- Midfielders: Samuel Silvera, Keanu Baccus, Jackson Irvine, Craig Goodwin (66′ Josh Nisbet)
- Forwards: Mitch Duke (66′ Adam Taggart), Nestory Irankunda (59′ Awer Mabil)
Substitutes: Paul Izzo, Joe Gauci, Thomas Deng, Lewis Miller, Aiden Connor O’Neill, Cameron Devlin, Martin Boyle, John Iredale
Indonesia National Football Team vs Australia National Football Team First Half
The game kicked off with Indonesia making a bright start. Despite Australia having the upper hand in possession, Indonesia’s defense was well-organized, blocking early efforts by the Socceroos.
The match kicked off with Indonesia National Football Team looking sharp, creating early pressure against the Australian defense. Indonesia had their first corner within minutes, and their energy on the field was evident. However, Australia National Football Team responded quickly, with their first real chance coming in the 34th minute when Nestory Irankunda struck the post, leaving the Jakarta crowd gasping.
Despite Australia’s growing dominance, Indonesia’s goalkeeper Maarten Paes produced some stunning saves, keeping the Socceroos at bay. Both teams played physical football, with key fouls committed, including a yellow card to Australia’s Craig Goodwin in the 10th minute.
At halftime, the score remained 0-0, with Indonesia managing to weather the Australian storm.
Indonesia National Football Team vs Australia National Football Team Second Half
As the second half commenced, Australia National Football Team piled on the pressure. Harry Souttar became a constant threat from set-pieces, but Indonesia’s defense held firm. Graham Arnold’s side kept pushing, introducing Adam Taggart and Awer Mabil to inject more attacking prowess, yet Indonesia National Football Team’s backline, led by Jay Idzes and Rizky Ridho, stood resolute.
The hosts made a series of strategic substitutions, bringing on fresh legs such as Wahyu Prasetyo and Witan Sulaeman. Despite Australia’s constant attempts and multiple corner kicks, they could not find a way past Paes, who delivered a man-of-the-match-worthy performance.
By full time, Indonesia National Football Team had held Australia to a goalless draw, much to the delight of the home crowd. Despite Australia’s possession dominance and numerous chances, the scoreline finished 0-0.
Indonesia National Football Team vs Australia National Football Team Stats
| Indonesia vs Australia Stats | Indonesia | Australia |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession (%) | 42 | 58 |
| Fouls | 14 | 12 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 3 | 10 |
| Saves | 6 | 2 |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
Indonesia National Football Team vs Australia National Football Team Full-Time Score: Indonesia 0-0 Australia
Indonesia National Football Team vs Australia National Football Team Impact on the Points Table
This goalless draw leaves both teams without a win in Group C of the FIFA World Cup 26™ AFC Qualifiers. Indonesia remains unbeaten with two draws, earning two points, while Australia, with only one point from two games, faces mounting pressure as they aim to secure qualification.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| Japan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| Bahrain | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Indonesia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Australia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| China PR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | -7 | 0 |
Indonesia National Football Team vs Australia National Football Team Man of the Match: Harry Souttar (Australia)
Despite the goalless draw, Harry Souttar’s aerial dominance and threat from set-pieces stood out. His defensive efforts and leadership kept Australia steady at the back, preventing Indonesia from capitalizing on their opportunities.
The FIFA World Cup 26™ AFC Qualifiers encounter between Indonesia and Australia proved to be an absorbing clash with both sides showing their strengths in defense. Indonesia held firm against Australia’s onslaught, securing a crucial point at home. With just one point from their opening two matches, Australia will need to improve in their upcoming fixtures to keep their World Cup hopes alive. Indonesia, on the other hand, continues to show resilience, maintaining their unbeaten record in Group C.
