Indonesia captured the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 title after defeating Thailand 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw through 120 minutes at the Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta on Monday, October 5, 2026. While the victory ended a lengthy trophy drought at the senior level for the national team, striker Ole Romeny expressed lingering frustration over how the squad handled a late advantage against ten-man Thailand.
Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno Decided in Drama
The final unfolded in Jakarta and featured a turbulent momentum shift during regulation and extra time. Indonesia broke the deadlock in the 84th minute when Dean James found the back of the net shortly after Thailand was reduced to ten players. Rather than sealing the match, the hosts surrendered the lead when Peeradol Chamrasamee equalized for Thailand to force the contest into extra time. Sanron Iklas then stunned the home supporters by giving Thailand a 2-1 advantage during the extra session. Elkan Baggott rescued the Skuad Garuda by scoring an equalizer to level the score at 2-2, pushing the final into a penalty shootout where Indonesia prevailed 4-2 after two Thai penalty takers failed to convert.
Ole Romeny Highlights Missed Chances Despite Historic Win
Reflecting on the tense encounter, Romeny acknowledged to NOS that Indonesia should have closed out the fixture once Thailand dropped to ten men. “Tentu saja, kami seharusnya tidak membiarkan hal itu terjadi saat melawan tim yang hanya beranggotakan sepuluh orang,” Romeny stated. At the same time, the striker emphasized the collective relief that washed over the squad once the penalty shootout concluded successfully. “Tapi hal itu justru membuat rasa lega setelah perpanjangan waktu dan semakin lega saat adu penalti. Sudah lama sekali kami tidak meraih gelar, sudah saatnya,” he added regarding the long-awaited championship.
Public Celebrations and Security Across West Java and Tangerang
Away from the pitch in Jakarta, public watch parties drew thousands of supporters to mass public gatherings. In Tangerang, thousands of residents packed Taman Elektrik at the city government center to watch the final alongside Mayor H. Sachrudin. Sachrudin praised the resilience of the national team and the disciplined conduct of the local supporters during the dramatic victory. Meanwhile, in Kabupaten Bekasi, approximately 2,000 fans gathered at Taman Sehati in Cikarang Timur for a public watch party managed by local authorities. Kapolres Metro Bekasi Kombes Pol Andi Oddang Riuh Hutomo personally oversaw security operations alongside regional officials to ensure the large-scale public gathering concluded without incident.
Indonesia Rises to 117th in Provisional FIFA Rankings
Beyond the silverware, the tournament triumph carries immediate implications for Indonesia’s standing on the international stage. The victory provides crucial ranking points that provisionally place the Garuda at 117th in the world standings ahead of the official FIFA update scheduled for October 7, 2026, placing them just behind Kazakhstan. Looking further ahead, Romeny indicated that securing the ASEAN crown serves as partial redemption following the disappointment of missing out on qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Romeny emphasized that the squad is already turning its focus toward the next major global cycle. “Sungguh luar biasa melihat dampaknya terhadap orang-orang saat ini. Ada banyak kekecewaan setelah gagal lolos ke Piala Dunia, tapi saat itu memang belum waktunya bagi kami. Kini, kita harus membangunnya selangkah demi selangkah, dan Piala Dunia 2030 adalah target yang sangat bagus,” Romeny said.
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