Indonesian National Team loses at home to China
QINGDAO - The results of China vs Indonesian national team in the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifications Asia zone are in this article. The Garuda squad had to admit the host's superiority with a 1-2 defeat.
The match between China vs the Indonesian National Team was held at the Qingdao Stadium on Tuesday (15/10/2024). The Garuda squad first dominated the game through beautiful short passes.
However, the Red and White squad actually conceded in the 21st minute. Through a set piece (dead ball) scheme, the Indonesian National Team failed to anticipate the free kick, resulting in chaos at the goal mouth.
Behram Abdulweli took advantage of the situation, allowing China to break through Indonesia's goal. The score of 1-0 temporarily marked China's lead over the Indonesian national team.
In the 41st minute, China appeared threatening again by executing a free kick, but the Chinese player's header went wide over Maarten Paes' goal. Before halftime, China managed to increase their lead to 2-0 over Indonesia through Zhang Yuning's goal.
After the break, the Indonesian National Team continued to try to catch up on the goal deficit. Marselino Ferdinan and Rizki Ridho came on in the second half to provide refreshment in the mid to back line.
The Indonesian national team finally cut the distance through Thom Haye's goal in the 86th minute. The score changed 2-1. However, this goal was not enough to prevent the Garuda Squad from defeat because until the match ended China was able to maintain a 2-1 lead.