Indonesia was eliminated after losing to Australia.

The Indonesian team entered the match against the Australian team with great confidence. After the opening whistle, the Southeast Asian representative confidently held the ball and organized the attack.

The first dangerous chance of the match belonged to Indonesia. In the 6th minute, Rafael Struick had a dangerous shot in the penalty area but the ball missed the target.

However, it was Australia who took the lead thanks to a lucky situation. In the 12th minute, Irvine dribbled the ball down the right wing and crossed into the penalty area. The ball hit the Indonesian defender's foot and headed towards the goal, leaving the goalkeeper of the archipelago team unable to block it.

The Indonesian team (red) suffered the heaviest loss since the beginning of the tournament.

After conceding the goal, coach Shin Tae-yong asked his players to continue attacking. The Indonesian team did not lose their spirit and caused many difficulties for the Australian team.

However, Marselino Ferdinan and especially Yakob Sayuri both missed unfortunate scoring opportunities. On the contrary, the naturalized players of Indonesia played somewhat lacklusterly.

Before the end of the first half, the Indonesian team lost again from a moment when the opponent showed effectiveness.

In the 45th minute, from a cross from his teammate on the right wing, Martin Boyle flew and headed the ball accurately, doubling the gap for the Australian team.

In the second half, the Indonesian team tried to push up their formation in the hope of getting an equalizer. But against a disciplined Australia team, the Indonesian team could hardly create any dangerous chances during the next period. Even the personnel adjustments of coach Shin Tae-yong did not bring any results.

Indonesia's nightmare came in the final minutes of the match. In the 89th minute, Irvine headed dangerously in the penalty area, goalkeeper Ari made an excellent save but Goodwin was there to score the rebound to increase the score to 3-0.

Just 2 minutes later, Goodwin himself had a delicate free kick for Harry Souttar to head in to seal a 4-0 victory for Australia. The Indonesian team suffered their heaviest defeat since the start of the tournament and said goodbye to the 2023 Asian Cup.

Result: Australia 4-0 Indonesia

Score

Australia: Elkan Baggott (12', own goal); Martin Boyle (45'), Goodwin (89'); Souttar (90+1').

Australia vs Indonesia lineup

Australia: Matt Ryan (1), Gethin Jones (25), Harry Souttar (19), Kye Rowles (4), Aziz Behich (16), Riley McGree (14), Kenau Baccus (17), Jackson Irvine (22), Martin Boyle (6), Bruno Forrnaroli (9), Jordan Bos (5)

Indonesia: Ernando Ari (21), Sandy Walsh (6), Jordi Amat (4), Elkan Baggott (3), Asnawi Mangkualam (14), Ivar Jenner (24), Justin Hubner (25), Shayne Pattynama (20), Yakob Sayuri (2), Rafael Struick (11), Marselino Ferdinan (7).

Mai Phuong

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