Jakarta, MINA – The FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Division 1 match between the Indonesian national team and Malaysia was heated from the start, featuring several incidents, including a red card.
During the match at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta on Monday night, Indonesia scored an early goal against the Harimau Malaya (Malayan Tigers) in the 3rd minute; however, the referee ruled that Elkan Baggott (20) had committed a foul prior to the goal being scored.
The score remained 0-0.
In the 5th minute, a heated incident occurred when Kevin Diks (2) shoved Malaysian player Bergson (9) while vying for the ball near the sideline. Bergson, who appeared to be feigning injury, provoked Diks’s temper.
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A confrontation between players ensued before the referee managed to calm the situation.
In the 12th minute, a solo run by Arif Aiman (10) threatened the Indonesian goal, but his shot from a tight angle was blocked by goalkeeper Maarten Paes (12).
A golden opportunity arose in the 16th minute when Faisal Halim (7) delivered a beautiful pass to Bergson (9). However, Bergson was a fraction of a second too late to connect with the header—a missed chance for the Harimau Malaya.
Malaysia dominated possession and launched repeated attacks against the Garuda defense.
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In the 28th minute, Arif Aiman found space to shoot from outside the penalty area. However, his powerful, on-target shot was stopped by goalkeeper Paes.
In the 34th minute, Thom Haye (19) fouled Arif Aiman from behind. Initially, the referee issued a yellow card, but a VAR review led him to upgrade the punishment to a red card, forcing Thom Haye to leave the pitch early. From the 36th minute, Indonesia played with 10 men, creating a difficult situation for the *Garuda* squad and posing a challenge for goalkeeper Maarten Paes.
In stoppage time, Indonesia nearly scored when Dean James (21) dispossessed a Malaysian player. However, Dean James’s long-range shot was parried away by goalkeeper Syihan Hamzi (16).
Shortly after, the referee paused the match. The score remained 0-0. []
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