Results of the Indonesian National Team vs Saudi Arabia: Marselino Ferdinan Scores a Goal, Garuda Wins 1-0

Saudi Arabia successfully weathered Indonesian pressure and began to produce various opportunities. Feras Al Buraikan’s header went wide. The Green Falcons also created a dangerous situation in Indonesia’s defense.

Disaster for Indonesia, the video assistant referee (VAR) called the referee to check the incident involving Justin Hubner. Luckily, after checking the replay, Hubner only got a yellow card.

Saudi Arabia’s dirty tactics exposed. Feras Al Buraikan fell after being involved in a duel with Jay Idzes. However, VAR found he simply had no contact.

Another Saudi Arabian player also fell, but the referee was not provoked. From the counter attack, Marselino Ferdinan put Indonesia ahead in the 32nd minute.

In the condition of being left behind, Saudi Arabia implemented a new tactic through long-range kicks. However, one attempt was caught by Maarten Paes. Meanwhile, other additions are still soaring. The match is now 40 minutes old.

The ball bounced off the Saudi Arabian defense. However, Rafael Struick and Ragnar Oratmangoen failed to maximize their opportunities. Justin Hubner also missed the moment from the corner kick created. Due to the many incidents that occurred, the officials added eight minutes to the end of the first half.

Hassan Al Tambakti received a yellow card after tripping Marselino Ferdinan, following in the footsteps of Justin Hubner in the referee’s naughty book. Sandy Walsh then sent a long ball behind the Saudi Arabian defense. Calvin Verdonk welcomed, unfortunately his kick went off target.

Not long after, it was Rizky Ridho’s turn to be the hero by blocking Feras Al Buraikan’s kick. The first round then finished.