Gunner's AFC
INDONESIA EDGE NEW ZEALAND IN TIGHT AFC BATTLE
last year - 12/1/2025 10:14 AM GMT-3
Indonesia claimed a hard-fought 1–0 victory over New Zealand in Gameweek 5, securing the result through discipline, composure, and one decisive second-half strike.
The breakthrough came in the 58th minute, when ipung007 capitalized on a defensive lapse and slotted home the only goal of the match. It was a moment New Zealand simply could not recover from.
Despite falling behind, New Zealand continued to push forward in search of an equaliser, but Indonesia’s structure remained firm. At the heart of that resilience was aditabhiasli, who delivered a flawless performance between the posts, commanding his box and keeping Indonesia ahead under constant pressure.
New Zealand created half-chances in the final minutes, yet Indonesia’s discipline held the line — sealing a narrow but deserved win.
A crucial goal, a clean sheet, and a controlled defensive showing from Indonesia.
The breakthrough came in the 58th minute, when ipung007 capitalized on a defensive lapse and slotted home the only goal of the match. It was a moment New Zealand simply could not recover from.
Despite falling behind, New Zealand continued to push forward in search of an equaliser, but Indonesia’s structure remained firm. At the heart of that resilience was aditabhiasli, who delivered a flawless performance between the posts, commanding his box and keeping Indonesia ahead under constant pressure.
New Zealand created half-chances in the final minutes, yet Indonesia’s discipline held the line — sealing a narrow but deserved win.
A crucial goal, a clean sheet, and a controlled defensive showing from Indonesia.
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