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Aston Villa defeats Indonesia All-Stars 3-1 in Jakarta friendly

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • - Aston Villa defeated Indonesia All-Stars 3-1 in a pre-season friendly match at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta.
  • Emiliano Buendia, Ross Barkley, and Brian Madjo scored for Aston Villa, while Arkhan Kaka netted the lone goal for the Indonesian team.
  • The match served as preparation for Aston Villa's upcoming Premier League and UEFA Super Cup fixtures.

Aston Villa secured a 3-1 victory over the Indonesia All-Stars in a pre-season friendly match held at Jakarta's Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.

The English Premier League side opened the scoring early, with Emiliano Buendia finding the net in the fifth minute. Ross Barkley extended Aston Villa's lead just before halftime, scoring in the 45th minute. Brian Madjo further solidified their advantage with a goal in the 58th minute.

Indonesia All-Stars managed to pull one goal back late in the game, with Arkhan Kaka scoring in the 83rd minute, but it was not enough to change the outcome.

This match was part of Aston Villa's pre-season tour in Indonesia, serving as crucial preparation for their upcoming campaign. The team is set to face Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the UEFA Super Cup on August 13, 2026, following the conclusion of their pre-season preparations.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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