Ten-Man Indonesia Holds Malaysia to Goal Standoff in ASEAN Cup

A resilient ten-man Indonesia held arch-rivals Malaysia to a dramatic 0-0 draw in their Group A clash of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Monday night [0-0 melawan Malaysia].

The high-stakes Derby Nusantara took a sharp turn in the 37th minute when Indonesian midfielder Thom Haye was shown a straight red card after a VAR review [Hasil Timnas Indonesia vs Malaysia 0-0]. Despite the numerical disadvantage, the Garuda squad showcased defensive heroism. Goalkeeper Maarten Paes pulled off crucial saves, while Justin Hubner anchored a disciplined backline that successfully frustrated the Harimau Malaya's relentless attacks.

The result leaves the Group A standings on a knife-edge. Both Malaysia and Indonesia are tied at the top with 4 points each, but Malaysia maintains the number one spot due to a slightly superior goal difference (+3 to Indonesia's +2) [Hasil Indonesia vs Malaysia Skor 0-0 Klasemen Garuda di Bawah Harimau Malaya]. Meanwhile, Singapore sits closely behind in third place with 3 points.

The race for the semi-finals will be decided in the final group fixtures on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Indonesia must secure a dominant victory against Bangladesh to boost their chances of topping the group, while Malaysia faces a decisive showdown against Singapore.