Indonesia Defeats Saudi Arabia 2-0 in Qualifier

Indonesia achieved a significant 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in the Asian World Cup qualifiers, boosting their chances of reaching the 2026 World Cup. The match, held in Jakarta, saw Marselino Ferdinan score both goals, securing Indonesia's first win in the third phase of qualifiers. This victory lifted Indonesia to third place in Group C, tied on points with Saudi Arabia and China. Indonesia's coach, Shin Tae-yong, expressed confidence that his team can reach their goal of finishing in the top four of the group. The win has given the players a confidence boost, and they are motivated to continue their success in the upcoming matches. Saudi coach Herve Renard acknowledged Indonesia's quality but noted the challenges his team faces after failing to score in recent matches.