Indonesia wins convincingly, Cambodia in danger at the bottom of the table.
Indonesia beat Cambodia 5-1 at The National Stadium in Singapore to move up to third place with 3 points and a strong chance of competing for qualification, but the spot is not yet decided; Cambodia is in fifth place with 0 points after 2 matches, in a difficult position and must continue to wait for the group's developments.
- 0'The match has started.
Indonesia hosts Cambodia.
- 5'Yudai Ogawa received an early yellow card.
In the 5th minute, Yudai Ogawa received a yellow card, which meant he had to play under considerable pressure for the remainder of the match.
- 6'Mathew Baker puts Indonesia ahead.
In the 6th minute, Mathew Baker scored after an assist from Thom Haye, giving Indonesia a 1-0 lead over Cambodia. Indonesia took an early lead and established an advantage in the match.
- 12'Indonesia controlled the game.
12th minuteIndonesia is controlling the game with 60-40 possession and is leading. Cambodia is under pressure and has yet to create a scoring opportunity, with the score at 1-0 in favor of Indonesia.
- 15 minutesIndonesia doubles their lead thanks to Mathew Baker.
In the 15th minute, Mathew Baker scored, doubling Indonesia's lead against Cambodia to 2-0. Indonesia is establishing a clear advantage very early on.
- 24'Sandy Walsh gives Indonesia a 3-0 lead.
In the 24th minute, Sandy Walsh scored after an assist from T. Haye, helping Indonesia extend their lead to 3-0 against Cambodia.
- 24'Indonesia completely dominated Cambodia.
After 24 minutes, Indonesia completely dominated the game with a possession rate of 74-26 and a 3-0 lead. Cambodia was almost completely on the defensive, having yet to register a single shot on goal, while Indonesia unleashed 50 shots.
- 36'Indonesia dominates, Cambodia suffers.
In the 36th minute, Indonesia still dominated the game with 69-31 possession and exerted clear pressure, with every shot on target, compared to Cambodia's 5-0 lead. The visitors had to retreat deep into defense, as evidenced by their 0-3 save record.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 3-0.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'I Kadek Agung Widnyana enters the field
In the 46th minute, I Kadek Agung Widnyana came on as a substitute for Marc Klok. Indonesia made a substitution at the start of the second half while leading Cambodia 3-0.
- 46'Vakhim Im came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Vakhim Im came on as a substitute for Alisher Mirzaev. Indonesia continued to make personnel changes while leading Cambodia 3-0.
- 46'Three substitutions at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Vakhim Im, Tum Makara, and Kadek Agung Widnyana Putra came on as substitutes for Alisher Mirzaev, Devit Yem, and Marc Klok, respectively. Indonesia was leading Cambodia 3-0, and these adjustments marked the start of the second half.
- 46'Egy Maulana Vikri came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Egy Maulana Vikri came on as a substitute for Ivar Jenner. Indonesia continued to make personnel changes while leading Cambodia 3-0.
- 48'Cambodia narrows the gap after an own goal.
In the 48th minute, Nadeo Argawinata of Indonesia scored an own goal, allowing Cambodia to narrow the gap. Indonesia was still leading, but this goal rekindled hope for Cambodia.
- 48'Indonesia continues to dominate Cambodia.
At the 48th minute, Indonesia still dominated the game with a possession rate of 66-34 and a 3-1 lead. Cambodia was under clear pressure, having only managed two shots, while Indonesia had already taken 13.
- 56'Indonesia extended their lead to 4-1.
In the 56th minute, Mathew Baker scored after an assist from T. Haye, extending Indonesia's lead to 4-1 against Cambodia.
- 58'Saddil Ramdani came on in the 58th minute.
In the 58th minute, Saddil Ramdani was brought on to replace Beckham Putra Nugraha. Indonesia held a significant advantage, so this substitution allowed the team to proactively refresh their squad for the remainder of the match.
- 58'Jens Raven came on in the 58th minute.
In the 58th minute, Jens Raven was brought on as Indonesia were leading Cambodia 4-1. Raven's appearance provided Indonesia with more options for the remainder of the match.
- 60'Sandy Walsh received a yellow card in the 60th minute.
In the 60th minute, Sandy Walsh received a yellow card. Indonesia still holds a clear advantage over Cambodia, but needs to maintain focus for the remainder of the match.
- 60'Indonesia continues to dominate Cambodia.
At the 60th minute, Indonesia was still completely dominating the game with 64-36 possession and a superior shot-to-shoot ratio of 17-3. Cambodia had to retreat deep into defense, as Indonesia had 10-1 shots on target.
- 63'Sin Sovann Makara came on in the 63rd minute.
In the 63rd minute, Sin Sovann Makara came on as a substitute for Ty Sa. Indonesia was leading 4-1, so this substitution came at a favorable time for the home team.
- 63'Indonesia made a personnel change in the 63rd minute.
In the 63rd minute, Sovannmakara Sin came on as a substitute for Suhana Sos. With Indonesia leading 4-1, this substitution could help the team refresh their squad for the remainder of the tournament.
- 69'Brian Fatari came on in the 69th minute.
In the 69th minute, Brian Fatari came on as a substitute for Shayne Pattynama. The substitution came as Indonesia were leading Cambodia 4-1.
- 72'Indonesia dominates, Cambodia suffers.
In the 72nd minute, Indonesia still completely controlled the game with 66-34 possession and a superior number of shots (20-3). Cambodia was almost entirely on the defensive, as evidenced by 7 saves compared to Indonesia's 1.
- 81'Mon Vanda came on as a substitute for Chanthea Sieng.
In the 81st minute, Mon Vanda came on to replace Chanthea Sieng. Indonesia made another substitution while leading Cambodia 4-1.
- 84'Indonesia dominated in a one-sided match.
In the 84th minute, Indonesia still completely controlled the game with 66% possession and 34 shots on goal, 21 shots on goal compared to 3 shots on goal. Cambodia was mostly on the defensive, with their goalkeeper having to make 7 saves compared to Indonesia's 1.
- 86'Jens Raven extends Indonesia's lead.
In the 86th minute, Jens Raven scored with a right-footed shot, extending Indonesia's lead to 5-1 against Cambodia.
- KTFinal score: Indonesia 5-1 Cambodia
The match ended with a score of 5-1.
Updated at 22:24 on July 27, 2026
Match information
Indonesia will face Cambodia in the ASEAN Cup (AFF Championship) at 8:30 PM on July 27, 2026, at The National Stadium. This is a match between two teams currently without points in the standings, with Indonesia in 3rd place and Cambodia in 4th.
This context makes the match crucial for both sides. The gap in the standings is currently shown by position, but both Indonesia and Cambodia have zero points. Therefore, differences in approach, ability to control pressure, and effectiveness in decisive moments could become key factors.
Indonesia holds the advantage in the confrontation.
Indonesia holds a clear advantage in terms of head-to-head statistics. In their last three encounters, Indonesia won all three, while Cambodia failed to win any matches, and there were no draws.
This run of results gives Indonesia a significant psychological advantage before kick-off. They have grounds to enter the match with confidence, while forcing Cambodia to manage the pressure well if they want to break the unfavorable trend. However, head-to-head records only reflect the balance of previous encounters; the performance at The National Stadium will still depend on how the two teams organize the match.
Cambodia needs to improve after their last match.
Cambodia's most recent form includes a loss. This signals that the visiting team enters the match against Indonesia in need of quickly regaining their stability.
For Cambodia, the first priority will likely be to minimize unnecessary gaps and maintain a sufficiently tight formation. With their opponents holding a clear head-to-head advantage, allowing the game to unfold at the pace Indonesia desires could create further difficulties for Cambodia. The visitors need patience, to maintain their defensive structure, and to accurately capitalize on transitional opportunities.
Indonesia has an opportunity to take the initiative.
Indonesia is currently ranked 3rd with 0 points, one place higher than Cambodia in the standings. While their current position shouldn't be considered a guarantee of success, this ranking still gives Indonesia an advantage against an opponent currently ranked 4th and also without points.
In terms of approach, Indonesia could aim to control the game from the start, especially given their clear head-to-head advantage. A proactive approach would allow them to put pressure on Cambodia's defense and limit the visitors' ability to create quality attacking moves.
However, Indonesia cannot rely solely on their head-to-head history. If they push their formation too high without balance, they could leave gaps in their defense. Therefore, the ability to switch between attack and defense will be a crucial test, especially in a match where both teams are under pressure to earn points.
The key tactical point
The match could be shaped by a battle between Indonesia's ability to create pressure and Cambodia's defensive capabilities. Indonesia needs to maintain consistent pressure rather than relying on disjointed attacks. Meanwhile, Cambodia must prioritize solidity and strategically choose when to counter-attack.
Furthermore, the first goal, if scored, could significantly impact how both teams operate. Indonesia would have more opportunities to control the tempo if they take the lead, while Cambodia needs to avoid a psychological disadvantage that could lead to an imbalance in their system. Conversely, if Cambodia maintains a stable game in the early stages, the pressure could gradually shift to Indonesia.
Pre-match analysis
Indonesia enters the match with a clear advantage in head-to-head encounters and is one place above Cambodia in the standings. Cambodia, on the other hand, has just lost their last match, so the visitors need to show greater focus and discipline than they have shown previously.
Overall, Indonesia is considered to have the psychological advantage going into the match, but the outcome will depend on their ability to turn that advantage into a dominant position on the field. Cambodia still has a chance to create a balanced contest if they defend tightly, minimize mistakes, and take advantage of moments when Indonesia is unbalanced.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).