Shin Tae-yong (53), the Indonesian coach, expressed his dissatisfaction with the referee in an unusual way. Controversy over the referee’s decision against Bahrain is hot in Indonesia.
Indonesia, led by head coach Shin Tae-yong, drew 2-2 with Bahrain in the third round of the 2026 FIFA North-China World Cup qualifying round at Bahrain National Stadium in Lipa, Bahrain on the 11th (Korea time).
Indonesia lost the first goal to Mohamed Marhun in the 15th minute of the first half, but it was balanced by Ragnar Oratmangun’s equalizer in the extra time of the first half.
The team was close to winning its first World Cup qualifier football match. Raphael Strawk scored a come-from-behind goal in the 29th minute of the second half for Indonesia. Six minutes were given extra time in the second half. 메이저사이트
However, the referee did not blow the whistle six minutes after the regular session. Indonesia scored an equalizer in the ninth minute of extra time in the second half to secure a 2-2 draw.
If the team wins, it will be able to regain the second place in its group. Indonesia has three draws and three points in three matches, falling behind Bahrain (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss, and 4 points) to rank fifth. It was an opportunity to beat second-ranked Australia (four points).
In an interview after the match, coach Shin Tae-yong expressed dissatisfaction with the referee’s decision. According to the Indonesian media “Compass,” coach Shin Tae-yong said, “The referee’s decision is embarrassing,” adding, “Both Bahrain and Indonesia players did their best until the final whistle. However, in order for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to develop, the referee’s decision must also be improved.”
“Coach Shin Tae-yong said the referee’s decision against Bahrain was biased,” Compar said. “Indonesian national team players also expressed their anger after the match. Shane Patinama also had a scene with Bahraini players and staff.”
Indonesia drew all three matches of the third qualifying round. It tied 1-1 with Saudi Arabia, a strong team in Group A, and then 0-0 with Australia in the second round. Indonesia, which gained momentum, aimed for its first win against Bahrain.
Right before the team won, Indonesia swallowed its disappointment due to the referee’s whistle that increased a bit. Indonesia will challenge to win its first match against China on Saturday. Starting with the match against Japan (0-7), China lost to Saudi Arabia (1-2), and Australia (1-3) on Sunday.
