Overview
- Australia's 5-1 victory over Indonesia solidifies their second-place position in Group C, four points clear with three matches remaining.
- Jackson Irvine scored twice and was named man of the match, with Martin Boyle, Nishan Velupillay, and Lewis Miller also contributing goals.
- Indonesia missed an early penalty that could have shifted the match's momentum, with Kevin Diks hitting the post.
- Patrick Kluivert's debut as Indonesia's head coach highlighted challenges, including limited preparation time and reliance on naturalised players.
- Indonesia must regroup quickly for a must-win match against Bahrain to keep their hopes of World Cup qualification alive.