Match report

Australia Defeats Indonesia 5-1 in World Cup Qualification

Australia
Australia
5–1
FT
Indonesia
Indonesia
Mar 20, 2025

Australia defeated Indonesia 5-1 in a dominant World Cup Qualification match. The Socceroos capitalized early with two goals in the first 20 minutes, setting a tone that Indonesia struggled to counter. Key players like M. Boyle, N. Velupillay, and J. Irvine led the charge, making it a memorable night for Australia as they secure crucial points in the qualification race.

Key Facts

  • • Australia scored 5 goals; Indonesia scored 1 goal
  • • M. Boyle converted a penalty at the 18th minute
  • • N. Velupillay and J. Irvine added goals in the 20th and 34th minutes, respectively
  • • L. Miller scored twice, including a goal off a C. Goodwin assist in the 61st minute
  • • O. ter Haar Romeny scored a consolation goal for Indonesia in the 78th minute

Lineups

Australia

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Ryan (G)
  • 8 J. Geria (D)
  • 21 C. Burgess (D)
  • 4 K. Rowles (D)
  • 3 L. Miller (M)
  • 13 A. O'Neill (M)
  • 22 J. Irvine (M)
  • 16 A. Behich (M)
  • 6 M. Boyle (F)
  • 7 N. Velupillay (F)
  • 15 A. Taggart (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 M. Degenek
  • 5 A. Caceres
  • 9 K. Yengi
  • 10 D. Arzani
  • 11 B. Borrello
  • 12 P. Izzo
  • 25 J. Davidson
  • 17 K. Trewin
  • 18 T. Glover
  • 19 F. Karacic
  • 20 R. Teague
  • 23 C. Goodwin

Indonesia

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Paes (G)
  • 2 M. Hilgers (D)
  • 3 J. Idzes (D)
  • 17 C. Verdonk (D)
  • 8 K. Diks (M)
  • 19 T. Haye (M)
  • 22 N. Tjoe a On (M)
  • 21 D. James (M)
  • 10 O. ter Haar Romeny (F)
  • 7 M. Ferdinan (F)
  • 9 R. Struick (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 E. Audero
  • 16 E. Ari
  • 4 J. Amat
  • 5 R. Ridho
  • 6 S. Walsh
  • 20 S. Pattynama
  • 14 J. Pelupessy
  • 15 R. Kambuaya
  • 18 I. Jenner
  • 23 E. Reijnders
  • 11 R. Sananta
  • 13 S. Bagaskara

Timeline

  1. Australia
    16' Australia Var · Penalty confirmed
    L. Miller
  2. Australia
    18' Australia Goal · Penalty
    M. Boyle
  3. Australia
    20' Australia Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Velupillay
  4. Australia
    34' Australia Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Irvine
  5. Indonesia
    46' Indonesia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Struick · On: E. Reijnders
  6. Australia
    46' Australia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Boyle · On: C. Goodwin
  7. Indonesia
    60' Indonesia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Hilgers · On: S. Walsh
  8. Australia
    61' Australia Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Miller · Assist: C. Goodwin
  9. Indonesia
    66' Indonesia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Unknown player · On: R. Ridho
  10. Australia
    72' Australia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Velupillay · On: D. Arzani
  11. Australia
    72' Australia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Miller · On: F. Karačić
  12. Indonesia
    78' Indonesia Goal · Normal Goal
    O. ter Haar Romeny · Assist: K. Diks
  13. Indonesia
    79' Indonesia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nathan Tjoe-A-On · On: I. Jenner
  14. Indonesia
    79' Indonesia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Ferdinan · On: R. Sananta
  15. Australia
    87' Australia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Kye Rowles · On: M. Degenek
  16. Australia
    90' Australia Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Irvine · Assist: C. Goodwin

Match Stats

Stat Australia Indonesia
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 81% 86%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 11
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 349 520
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 7 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 3
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 284 447
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Australia's early goals at the 18th and 20th minutes set the tone for the match, putting pressure on Indonesia from the start
  • ▸ L. Miller's second goal in the 61st minute reaffirmed Australia's dominance, leading to a comfortable 4-0 lead before Indonesia's late response