'Disappointing': Indonesia’s early exit from ASEAN Championship draws scrutiny
Despite winning big in earlier matches of the competition against Timor-Leste and Cambodia, Indonesia’s national men soccer team failed to advance to the ASEAN Championship 2026’s semifinals after losing to Vietnam and drawing against Singapore.
Compounding concerns over its performance in the ASEAN Championship, Indonesia's men's national soccer team exited the tournament without reaching the semifinals. Despite early victories against Timor-Leste and Cambodia, the team suffered defeats to Vietnam and a draw against Singapore. In their final Group A match, Indonesia needed a win to advance but only secured a draw, leaving them in third place with six points.
The match against Singapore, held at the Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore, saw Indonesia take a lead early in the second half, scored by Dony Pamungkas. However, Singapore equalized 19 minutes later. Indonesia's exit means they must wait at least two more years to compete for the ASEAN Championship trophy.
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