REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The Indonesian national team held Australia to a 0-0 draw despite being mixed throughout the match. Australia failed to beat Indonesia goalkeeper Maarten Paes in the second match of Group C of the Third Round of the 2026 Asian Zone World Cup Qualifier which took place at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Senayan, Jakarta, on Tuesday (10/9/2024) night.

Indonesia national coach Shin Tae-yong said he was satisfied with the 0-0 draw against Australia. Moreover, earlier Indonesia could also hold Saudi Arabia to a 1-1 draw.

“Like previous predictions the game is very difficult for us because we are under constant attack. But the players have worked hard to get a draw,” Shin said after the match.

Shin thanked his players. According to him, the Indonesian national team continues to develop better. He assures that this development will be visible in the future.