Garuda Squad Position Skyrockets to 130th Place

Ranking FIFA Indonesian National Team skyrocketed. This was known after the Garuda Squad was held to a goalless draw by Australia in the second match of Group C of the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in the Asian zone at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Tuesday (10/9/2024).

Throughout the 90 minutes of the match. Indonesia relied more on counter-attack patterns. The 3-4-3 scheme implemented by Shin Tae-yong was still unable to take over the midfield.

As a result, the Indonesian National Team was only able to control possession of the ball with a percentage of 37 percent compared to 63 percent. In terms of opportunities, the Garuda Squad was also far behind.

The Indonesian national team was only able to release four kicks and two on target. In contrast, Australia was much more effective in building attacks.

Australia managed to create 18 kicks and five on target. Luckily, the Indonesian National Team has Maarten Paes.

Paes was recorded as being able to make six brilliant saves during the 90 minutes of the match. Until the long whistle was blown to end the match, the score was a 0-0 draw.

This draw made the Indonesian National Team’s position in the FIFA rankings skyrocket to 130th from its previous position of 131st. The Garuda squad experienced an increase of 8.57 points to 1124.17.

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