Discipline, Key to Japan Beating Indonesia 4-0

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – The Japanese national team won 4-0 over Indonesia in the fifth match of the third round of World Cup qualifying in the Asian zone, Group C, Friday (15/11/2024) evening. Appearing disciplined in defense and smart in attack was the key to Japan’s victory against Indonesia. The news above was the most popular news throughout last week.

1. Japan beat Indonesia 4-0, many mistakes made by the Garuda troops were exploited by the Blue Samurai
Japan excelled because they were able to see empty gaps that were not closed, and took advantage of the mistakes of the Indonesian national team players.

The Indonesian national team players in the first round of the match waited more for their opponents, taking advantage of quick counter attacks to the front.

Unfortunately, with games like this, many Indonesian national team players allow Japanese players to freely dribble the ball from the middle into the Indonesian area.

Japan’s first goal came from the suicide of Indonesian national team player Justin Hubner in the 35th minute. Meanwhile, the second goal was created from a quick attack in front of the goal by Takumi Minamino in the 40th minute.

2. Ole Romeny is expected to defend the Indonesian national team against Australia and Bahrain

Striker Ole Romeny is expected to be able to defend the Indonesian national team in the match against Australia and Bahrain in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the Asian zone, third round of Group C in March 2025.

The Indonesian national team is currently in last place in Group C standings after suffering two defeats, three draws and never winning. The team coached by coach Shin Tae-yong will appear again on Tuesday (19/11/2024), but will not be able to field Ole Romeny.

He is expected to be able to strengthen the Indonesian national team when they visit Australia on March 20 2025 and when they host Bahrain on March 25 2025.

News regarding Ole Romeny’s naturalization plans has emerged in recent times. It is hoped that this player who has Dutch blood will soon join to strengthen the Indonesian national team.

3. Morita said his goal against Indonesia was luck
Japanese national team player Hidemasa Morita said his goal against Indonesia in the third round of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the Asian zone at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta, Friday (15/11/2024), was lucky.

Morita got his name on the scoreboard for Japan’s third goal in the 49th minute of a 4-0 win. The goal was started by Maarten Paes’ mistake in making a pass.

The Sporting Lisbon midfielder stood right in front of the penalty box and was the first to receive the ball as a gift from Maarten. He only needed two touches to fire a shot that fooled Nathan Tjoe-A-On, Jay Idzes and Maarten.

4. Never Winning, Jay Idzes: The Indonesian National Team Must Rise Immediately
The captain of the Indonesian National Team, Jay Idzes, stated that his team had to immediately recover after suffering a crushing 0-4 defeat to Japan at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta, Friday (15/11/2024). This result makes Indonesia the only team in Group C that has not recorded a win in the third round of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

This defeat was the second for the Garuda squad in five matches in this phase. Even worse, this result was Indonesia’s first defeat at home after previously holding Australia to a 0-0 draw last September.

“We are very disappointed, especially facing a very tough opponent like Japan. However, now is not the time to think about the results, but rather how we can recover quickly,” said Idzes after the match.

5. Kevin Diks Was Amazed by Supporters’ Action to Support the Indonesian National Team
New Indonesian national team player Kevin Diks expressed his admiration for the atmosphere created by supporters at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta, Friday (15/11/2024), even though the Garuda team had to suffer a 0-4 defeat to the strong Asian team, Japan.

According to Kevin, the presence of around 60,000 spectators who filled the stadium was an added value in his debut match with the Indonesian National Team, just a week after officially becoming an Indonesian citizen.

“The support from the supporters tonight is a positive point. They were truly extraordinary,” Kevin said to the media after the match.