Indonesia 1-2 Saudi Arabia LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup AFC Qualifiers: Green Falcons Fight Back To Take Lead

Saudi Arabia opt for Al-Buraikan, instead of Al-Dawsari, to take the penalty. The striker takes a confident run-up, and the resulting kick is as perfect as it can be, giving Paes absolutely no chance. Saudi Arabia lead!

Another huge call from the referee. Sayuri brings down the onrushing Al-Buraikan inside the box, and the Saudi player goes down to huge shouts of penalty. VAR asks for a pitch-side look, and the referee has no doubt after looking at the replays. Penalty!

Saudi Arabia have kept up the pressure on Indonesia's goal, with Boushal almost getting the better of Paes with a stinging effort from inside the box, but the goalkeeper is able to make a good stop. The defence has to be alert once again as Al-Dawsari tries to find Al-Buraikan, with the danger being cleared.

Indonesia's lead lasts just six minutes, as Saleh Abu Al-Shamat hits a terrific shot from outside the box to restore parity. The 23-year-old midfielder received the ball and then cut inside to his left foot before unleashing a thunderous strike that gave the goalkeeper no chance.

Kevin Diks - who had never scored for the national team before this - stepped up to take the penalty kick. It's an impeccably taken shot from the Borussia Monchengladbach player, beating the goalkeeper's reach to find the corner.

A very early booking for Saudi Arabia as Al-Tambakti pulled down Jonathans, as the Indonesian number nine put on the afterburners and was on the verge of breaking away. The resulting free-kick is headed goalwards, but a deflection takes it behind for a corner, but Indonesian players claim a handball in the box, asking for a penalty.

VAR asks the referee to take a look at the pitch-side monitor. Replays show the ball hitting the outstretched arm of Al-Tambakti, and the referee decides to award Indonesia a penalty! Massive call from the referee!

A large part of the King Abdullah Sports City is full, with the local Saudi support out in full force and making themselves heard. Their side have begun the match strongly, controlling the tempo in the early stages to peg back Indonesia in their own half.

Referee Ahmad Al Ali blows his whistle, and the match is underway at Jeddah. Saudi Arabia, a powerhouse in Asian football, are the clear favourites, but Indonesia have a good record against the Green Falcons and will back themselves to secure an upset. Stay tuned for live updates from the match!

In the earlier kick-off, the Group A fixture between Oman and Qatar ended in a goalless draw. It was a cagey match will few chances for either sides, which means that neither team was able to gain an early advantage in the FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers.

Last Five Matches:

• Indonesia 2-0 Saudi Arabia (2024)

• Saudi Arabia 1-1 Indonesia (2024)

• Saudi Arabia 1-0 Indonesia (2014)

• Indonesia 1-2 Saudi Arabia (2013)

• Indonesia 0-0 Saudi Arabia (2011)

Indonesia Bench: Nadeo Argawinata (gk), Ernardo Ari Sutaryadi (gk), Sandy Walsh, Shayne Pattynama, Eliano Reijnders, Rizky Ridho, Yance Sayuri, Justin Hubner, Thom Haye, Stefano Lilipaly, Ole Romeny, Mauro Sijlstra

Saudi Arabia Bench: Abdulrahman Al Sanbi (gk), Raghed Al-Najjar (gk), Saad Al-Mousa, Saud Abdulhamid, Mohammed Sulaiman, Mohamed Kanno, Ali Al-hassan, Abdulrahman Alobud, Ayman Yahya, Ziyad Aljohani, Abdullah Al-Hamdan, Saleh Al-Shehri

Indonesia: Maarten Paes (gk); Dean James, Jay Idzes, Kevin Diks, Yakob Sayuri; Marc Klok, Joey Pelupessy; Ragnar Oratmangoen, Ricky Kambuaya, Beckham Putra Nugraha; Miliano Jonathans

Saudi Arabia: Nawaf Al-Aqidi (gk); Moteb Al-Harbi, Hassan Al Tambakti, Jehad Thakri, Nawaf Boushal; Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Nasser Al-Dawsari; Salem Al-Dawsari, Musab Al Juwayr, Saleh Abu Al-Shamat; Firas Al-Buraikan

Indonesia: 🟢W 🟢W 🔴L 🟢W ⚫D

Saudi Arabia: 🔴L ⚫D 🔴L 🟢W ⚫D

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Greetings, football fans! Thank you for joining us for the start of our live blog on the Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia match tonight. This marks the first Group B fixture in the FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers fourth round, so stay tuned for pre-match updates and lineups as they are released.