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Indonesia secured a 2-0 victory over Singapore in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 group stage on Friday, September 25, at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta. The result, driven by goals from Ragnar Oratmangoen and Ole Romeny, keeps the hosts in a strong position within Group A, as reported by Kompas.com.
Early Goals Secure Victory at Gelora Bung Karno
The match saw Indonesia establish control early, with Ragnar Oratmangoen opening the scoring in the 13th minute. The lead was extended later in the contest when Ole Romeny converted a penalty in the 73rd minute. The spot-kick followed a red card issued to Singapore’s Safuan Baharudin for a handball violation. According to Kompas.com, the match was part of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, a tournament featuring eight teams in the Premier Division, with Indonesia hosting all Group A fixtures at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium.
John Herdman Praises Defensive Consistency
“Sangat bagus melihat kami memiliki pencetak gol yang konsisten. Selain itu, kami juga kembali mencatatkan clean sheet.”
Ole Romeny Credits Team Effort
Ole Romeny rejected claims that his performance was based on luck. “Ini adalah hasil dari kerja keras yang kami lakukan, kepercayaan diri yang kami miliki, serta para pemain berkualitas yang ada di tim,” Romeny explained. He emphasized that the team’s tactical movement was the primary factor in breaking down the Singaporean defense.
Indonesia Adjusts Squad for FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
The FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 is the first Southeast Asian tournament officially organized by FIFA. Indonesia’s 23-man squad includes a mix of European-based players, such as Kevin Diks—who captained the side in the absence of the injured Jay Idzes—and domestic players from Liga 1. The team roster underwent adjustments shortly before the tournament, with VIVA.co.id noting that Shayne Pattynama and Rizky Eka Pratama were called up to replace Dony Tri Pamungkas and Yakob Sayuri due to fitness and health concerns.
Upcoming Fixtures in Group A
The tournament format requires the top-ranked teams from Group A and Group B to compete directly in the final, with no semi-final stage. Indonesia is scheduled to play its next match against Malaysia on September 28, followed by a final group stage encounter with Bangladesh on October 1. Singapore entered the tournament with ambitions of building on their recent qualification for the 2027 Asian Cup, with player Kyoga Nakamura emphasizing the importance of competing against the region’s strongest sides.
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