Live Action: Indonesia v Saudi Arabia (2026 World Cup Qualifiers)
Leaders-Mena magazine provided a live coverage of Tuesday’s game between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia in the in the sixth round of the Asian 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Indonesia 2-0 Saudi Arabia
Scorers: Marselino Ferdinan 32′, 57′
Yellow cards:
Justin Hubner, Nathan Tjoe-A-On, Ivar Jenner (Indonesia)
Hassan Tambakti, Abdullah Radif, Saud Abdulhamid (Saudi Arabia)
Red Cards:
Justin Hubner (Indonesia)
Fulltime
90+10′ Second half ends.
90+10′ Corner kick for Saudi Arabia
90+6′ Corner kick for the Saudis
90+4′ Double subs for Indonesia: Shayne Pattynama replaces Rafael Struick; Muhammad Ferarri comes in for Ragnar Oratmangoen
90+3′ Abdullah Radif receives a yellow card for a bad foul
90+2′ Saud Abdulhamid receives a yellow card
90+1′ The fourth official announces 7 minutes of added time.
90+1′ Free kick for Saudi Arabia.
90′ RED CARD for Indonesia’s Hubner.
89′ Indonesia’s Ivar Jenner receives a yellow card.
87′ Nathan Tjoe-A-On receives a yellow card for a bad foul
87′ A free kick for the Saudis from outside Indonesia’s area.
86′ Abdullah Radif’s header from the right side of the six yard box following a corner goes wide
86′ Corner kick for Saudi Arabia
85′ The referee awards the Saudis a free kick.
84′ Corner kick for the visiting team
82′ Throw in for Indonesia in their own half.
79′ Substitution for Saudi Arabia: Sultan Al-Ghannam replaces Yasser Al-Shahrani.
79′ Double subs for Indonesia: Pratama Arhan replaces Marselino Ferdinan; Yakob Sayuri come in for Sandy Walsh
78′ The referee awards Indonesia a free kick in their own half.
75′ Throw in for Saudi Arabia in Indonesia’s half
74′ Goal kick for the Green Falcons.
70′ With 30 minutes left, Indonesia hold a two-goal lead, despite Saudi Arabia dominating with 74% possession.
68′ Substitution for Indonesia: Nathan Tjoe-A-On replaces Thom Haye
67′ Substitution for Saudi Arabia: Saleh Al-Shehri replaces Faisal Al-Ghamdi
67′ Abdullah Al Hamddan heads the ball from close range but it goes wide.
64′ Goal kick for Indonesia
63′ The referee signals a free kick to Saudi Arabia just outside Indonesia’s area.
61′ Double subs for Saudi Arabia: Abdullah Radif replaces Nasser Al-Dawsari; Musab Al-Juwayr comes in for Firas Al-Buraikan.
60′ Goal kick for Indonesia.
59′ Corner kick for the Saudis
(GOAL) Marselino Ferdinan’s right-footed shot from the centre of the box following a fast break.
57′ GOAAAAL… Indonesia double the score.
57′ Saudi Arabia press forward to level the score, but Indonesia’s solid defense continues to repel their attacks.
54′ The referee awards the Saudis a free kick in Indonesia’s half
53′ Indonesia’s Ragnar Oratmangoen is caught offside.
50′ The Saudis win a free kick.
49′ Corner kick for Saudi Arabia.
46′ Mohamed Kanno’s header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Saud Abdulhamid.
46′ Second half begins.
46′ Substitution for Saudi Arabia: Abdullah Al-Hamdan replaces Mohammed Al-Qahtani.
Halftime
45+9′ First half ends.
45+9′ Corner kick for Saudi Arabia.
45+6′ Saudi Arabia drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside
45+5′ Goal kick for the Saudis.
45+4′ Hassan Tambakti receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
45+3′ Free kick for Indonesia outside Saudi Arabia’s area
45+2′ Ali Al-Bulayhi wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45′ The fourth official signals 8 minutes of added time.
45′ Corner kick for Indonesia.
43′ Goal kick for the Saudis.
42′ The referee awards Indonesia a free kick in their own half.
40′ Indonesia’s Ragnar Oratmangoen strikes the ball with his left foot from outside the box but it goes wide
39′ Nasser Al-Dawsari’s left-footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Mohammed Al-Qahtani.
38′ Throw in for Saudi Arabia
36′ Delay in match because of an injury to Indonesia’s Sandy Walsh
36′ Faisal Al-Ghamdi’s right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
(GOAL) Marselino Ferdinan strikes the ball with his right foot from the centre of the box following a fast break.
32′ GOAAAAL.. Indonesia score
30’ At the half-hour mark, Saudi Arabia hold 67% possession, but the game remains tied.
27′ Throw in for Indonesia in their own half.
26′ Throw in for Saudi Arabia in Indonesia’s half
24′ Yellow card for Justin Hubner for a bad foul.
23′ VAR Check.. Possible RED CARD for Indonesia
21′ Free kick for Saudi Arabia
19’ WHAT A CHANCE! Marwan Al-Sahafi heads the ball from the centre of the box but it goes wide.
18′ Throw in for the Green Falcons in their own half
16′ Throw in for Indonesia in their own half.
14′ Indonesia’s Marselino Ferdinan is caught offside.
11′ Free kick for Saudi Arabia
10′ Indonesia’s Justin Hubner strikes the ball from the centre of the box following a corner but it goes wide.
9′ Corner for Indonesia; conceded by Ahmed Al-Kassar.
7′ Throw in for the Saudis.
6′ Goal kick for Saudi Arabia.
4′ Throw in for Saudi Arabia.
1’ Marselino Ferdinan’s right-footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ivar Jenner with a cross.
1′ Throw in for Indonesia.
0′ First half begins
Lineups:
Indonesia (5-4-1): Maarten Paes; Sandy Walsh, Rizky Ridho, Jay Idzes, Justin Hubner, Calvin Verdonk; Marselino Ferdinan, Thom Haye (Nathan Tjoe-A-On 68), Ivar Jenner, Rafael Struick; Ragnar Oratmangoen
Saudi Arabia (4-1-4-1): Ahmed Al-Kassar; Saud Abdulhamid, Hassan Al Tambakti, Ali Al-Bulayhi, Yasir Al-Shahrani; Faisal Al-Ghamdi (Saleh Al-Shehri 67); Mohamed Kanno, Nasser Al-Dawsari (Abdullah Radif 61), Marwan Alsahafi, Firas Al-Buraikan (Musab Al-Juwayr 61); Mohammed Al-Qahtani (Abdullah Al-Hamdan 46)
Venue: Gelora Bung Karno Sports Arena
Referee: Rustam Lutfullin (UZB)
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