TIMNAS Indonesia extended its unbeaten record from the three matches played in the third round of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the Asian zone after drawing 2-2 against Bahrain, Thursday (10/10) evening WIB.
In the match played at the Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa, Indonesia fell behind through Mohamed’s free kick
Maroon fell after 15 minutes.
Bahrain’s lead, which almost lasted until the first half, vanished after Indonesia equalized in the 45+3 minute through Ragnar Oratmangoen.
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Entering the second half, Indonesia turned things around to 2-1 after Rafael Struick scored a beautiful goal in the 73rd minute.
The Garuda team almost brought their first victory from home to Bahrain after six minutes of added time in the second half had elapsed.
However, referee Ahmed Abu Bakar Said, who led the match, never blew his whistle until Dilmun’s Warriors scored the equalizer in the 90+9 minute through Marhoon’s second goal.
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This draw led Indonesia to continue its positive trend as a debutant team in the third round because they were undefeated in three matches.
In the previous two matches, Shin Tae-yong’s team achieved positive results by drawing against the Saudi Arabian national team with a score of 1-1 and the Australian national team with a score of 0-0.
Apart from Indonesia, three other teams, Uzbekistan, Iran and South Korea are also undefeated in the third round.
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Iraq, Japan and Saudi Arabia also have the opportunity to make the same record if they do not lose in the third match, with Iraq facing Palestine, and Japan and Saudi Arabia facing each other in Jeddah.
For now, Indonesia has collected three points and is in fifth place in Group C, while Bahrain is right above it with a one point advantage. (Ant/Z-1)
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Analysis: Indonesia’s Unbeaten Streak Continues in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
The Indonesian national team, also known as Timnas Indonesia, has maintained its unbeaten record in the third round of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the Asian zone. In their latest match, Indonesia drew 2-2 against Bahrain, with the game ending in a thrilling stalemate [[1]]. This draw comes after two other unbeaten matches for Indonesia in the third round of qualifying.
Indonesia’s performance in the match against Bahrain was impressive, considering the fact that they were playing away from home. Despite falling behind in the 15th minute to a Mohamed Marhoon free kick, Indonesia showed resilience and determination to equalize before the end of the first half [[2]]. Ragnar Oratmangoen scored the equalizing goal for Indonesia in the 45+3 minute, sending the teams into the halftime break with a level scoreline.
Statistics from the match reveal that Bahrain dominated possession and had more opportunities to score. However, Indonesia’s defense held strong, and they managed to create enough scoring chances to earn a draw [[2]]. This draw is a testament to Indonesia’s growing strength in the Asian footballing context.
Coach Shin Tae-yong’s tactics and team selection have been instrumental in Indonesia’s unbeaten record in the third round of qualifying. His ability to motivate the team to perform well under pressure has been a key factor in their success so far.
With this draw, Indonesia continues to hold its ground in the Asian zone qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. As the qualifying rounds progress, Indonesia will face tougher opponents and more challenging matches. However, their unbeaten record so far is a promising sign for the team’s prospects in the competition.
YouTube videos of the match, including live commentary and analysis, have been made available online for fans to relive the exciting encounter between Indonesia and Bahrain [[1]] [[3]]. Fans and supporters of the Indonesian national team will be eager to see how the team performs in its upcoming matches, as the stakes get higher in the qualifying rounds for the 2026 World Cup.
Sources:
[1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQdyVqwxw_I
[2]: https://www.detik.com/sulsel/sepakbola/d-7582442/statistik-timnas-indonesia-imbangi-bahrain-di-kualifikasi-piala-dunia-2026
[3]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCXU1chklB0
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