Indonesia Futsal beat Australia 3-1: Brian Ick scored twice
Indonesia beat Australia 3-1 in a friendly match at the Indonesia Arena. Brian Ick scored twice, Reza Gunawan scored; more than 15,000 spectators attended, a positive preparation before the 33rd SEA Games.
The Indonesian futsal team defeated Australia 3-1 in a friendly match on Saturday night (November 1, 2025) at Indonesia Arena, Senayan, Jakarta. Brian Ick was the biggest highlight with a double, while Reza Gunawan contributed 1 goal. Australia only had an honorary goal in the second half thanks to Grant Lynch.
Brian Ick's double and the message from a well-deserved win
There were few statistics to go on, but a brace from Papuan Brian Ick was the clearest tactical point: Indonesia were sharp enough to convert chances in an international test. Reza Gunawan’s other goal completed the home side’s build-up, before Grant Lynch pulled one back for Australia in the second half.
Indonesia Arena, historic first and wave of support 15,000+
The friendly marked the first time the Indonesian futsal team played at the Indonesia Arena — an arena that opened in mid-2023. Previously, the team played at Gor UNY and Gor Amongrogo in Yogyakarta. The “debut” moment was awaited by the futsal community: more than 15,000 spectators filled the stands, creating a vibrant and inspiring competition scene.
Views from the Federation and standings
President of the Indonesian Football Federation, Erick Thohir, highly appreciated the result: “This victory is a clear demonstration of the continuous development of Indonesian futsal and our increasing appreciation in the international arena. This is the result of the efforts of the players, the coaching staff, the federation and especially the enthusiastic support from the fans.”
In terms of position, the victory also strengthened Indonesia's position in the world rankings: 21st, higher than Australia at 30th.
Goals ahead: test before SEA Games 33
The 3-1 result is encouraging ahead of the 33rd SEA Games, where Indonesia aims to compete for gold medals with hosts Thailand and Vietnam. The men's futsal event has 5 teams including Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Myanmar; the Organizing Committee applied a round-robin format to determine the final ranking. In that context, scoring consistently and maintaining the international competition pace is a positive sign.
Key statistics
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Score | Indonesia 3-1 Australia |
| Indonesian goalscorer | Brian Ick (2), Reza Gunawan (1) |
| Australian goalscorer | Grant Lynch |
| Time/Place | Saturday night (1/11/2025), Indonesia Arena, Senayan, Jakarta |
| Audience size | More than 15,000 people |
| World ranking | Indonesia: 21; Australia: 30 |
Human resources background
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3-1 against Australia was more than just a nice scoreline for a friendly. In the lively atmosphere at the Indonesia Arena, the brilliance of Brian Ick and the positive message from the team system showed that Indonesia is on the right track ahead of the regional games.
