2024-09-10 19:14:34
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Indonesian National Team Supporters. Photo: Ricardo/Doc.JPNN.com
jpnn.com – JAKARTA – Maarten Paes made a statement ahead of the Indonesian National Team vs Australia match as a continuation of Group C of the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the Asian zone at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta, Tuesday (10/9).
The Indonesia vs Australia match will be the second match for both teams in the qualification.
In the first match, the Indonesian National Team was able to hold the host Saudi Arabia to a 1-1 draw and Australia was defeated by the visiting team Bahrain with a score of 0-1.
Currently, Indonesia is in fourth place in the Group C standings for the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the Asian zone, below first place Japan (six points), second Bahrain (six points) and third Saudi Arabia (one point). In fifth and sixth place are Australia and China with zero points.
Saudi Arabia is above Indonesia because in the match between the two teams, Saudi Arabia only received two yellow cards while Indonesia received three yellow cards.
Here are 5 points of the statement from Indonesian National Team Goalkeeper Maarten Paes ahead of the match against Australia.
1. Maarten Paes Can’t Wait to Play at SUGBK
Maarten Paes admitted that he can’t wait to play for the first time at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta.
“I can’t wait to play there (SUGBK, ed), listening to the chants (supporting songs-ed) from the supporters,” said Maarten Paes in Jakarta, Sunday (8/9).
Here are 5 statements from Maarten Paes ahead of the Indonesian National Team vs Australia match.
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