JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia don take one important step as dem defeat Bahrain 1-0 for Gelora Bung Karno Stadium last night in World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. The Garuda team need this win to keep hope for the World Cup alive, as their chances dey slim before the match.
The goal come from Ole Romeny after Marselino Ferdinan cleverly assist am. Dis goal happen in the first half as Indonesia dominate the game but struggle to convert chances into score.
Coach Patrick Kluivert‘s team face pressure as dem dey look to secure points for next rounds. Dis win come after dem experience two tough losses and need positive vibes to boost morale.
Bahrain team also dey try to find their way back after an early win against Australia but dey fall flat with no goals from their last games. Coach Dragan Talajić’s side need to pick up their game if dem want to contend for qualification.
Match stats show say both teams get 50% possession, but Indonesia clearly boss for shots, with two attempts on target compared to Bahrain’s blank. Dis tell how Indonesia manage the game and create more scoring opportunities.
In the midfield, Ivar Jenner and Sandy Walsh make crucial interventions to keep the game stable. However, the game scatter with few yellow cards as tempers flare from both teams. Indonesian midfielder Marselino Ferdinan and Bahrain’s Ali Madan dey cautioned for fouls as dem fight for control of the midfield.
As the game dey enter second half, substitutions come into play. Indonesia bring in Ivar Jenner and Ricky Kambuaya to freshen up their frontline, while Bahrain respond with Mohamed Al Romaihi vying to find the equalizer.
However, despite some attempts, Bahrain no fit find the back of the net. They lack precision and struggle against a disciplined Indonesian defense. Dis match show say Indonesia dey grow under Kluivert as dem learn to manage games better.
The final whistle go off and Indonesia fans celebrate the victory as dem hope say dis go spark a series of wins in the upcoming qualifiers. Coach Kluivert express satisfaction with the performance, stating, ‘We learn to hold our nerves and get the win we need. We go keep pushing for each game.’
Bahrain’s coach Talajić no get choice but to refocus his team for the next matches as dem no wan lose any more points if dem hope to climb the standings. Dis match remind both teams say everything dey at stake as the World Cup dream dey on the line.
