Fifa Asean Cup: Indonesia beat Singapore 2-0, set up Malaysia clash in Jakarta Monday

Malaysia captain Dion Cools (right) and interim head coach Tan Cheng Hoe during a pre-match press conference ahead of their Fifa Asean Cup 2026 Group A campaign at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium here on September 24. Malaysia opened their campaign with a 3-0 win over Bangladesh and sit top of Group A on goal difference ahead of Indonesia, who beat Singapore 2-0 last night. — Bernama pic

First Published: Saturday, 26 Sep 2026 9:51 AM MYT

JAKARTA, Sept 26 — Hosts Indonesia opened their Fifa Asean Cup 2026 campaign on a winning note after defeating Singapore 2-0 in their Division 1 Group A match at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium here last night.

Ragnar Oratmangoen gave the Garuda the lead in the 13th minute before Ole Romeny sealed the victory from the penalty spot in the 74th minute.

Singapore were reduced to 10 men after Safuwan Baharudin was shown a red card in the 70th minute, with Indonesia capitalising on the numerical advantage four minutes later.

The result saw Indonesia collect three points, level with Malaysia, who earlier defeated Bangladesh 3-0 at the same venue.

Malaysia, however, sit top of Group A on goal difference, with Indonesia in second place.

Harimau Malaya will face Indonesia in their second group match at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Monday. — Bernama