Indonesia Ends 38-Year Wait With 3-0 Victory Over Oman

Indonesia ended a 38-year wait for a victory over Oman with a decisive 3-0 win in a friendly match at Jakarta's Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. The national team secured the long-awaited triumph thanks to goals from Justin Hubner, Ole Romeny, and Ragnar Oratmangoen.

The last time Indonesia bested Oman was on January 18, 1988, also with a 3-0 scoreline, during the King's Cup in Thailand. This recent victory marks a significant moment for Indonesian football, breaking a prolonged drought against the Middle Eastern side.

Indonesia took the initiative early, with Nathan Tjoe-A-On creating an early threat. Hubner opened the scoring in the 13th minute from a free-kick assist by Tjoe-A-On. Romeny doubled the lead in the 27th minute after a skillful run past the Omani defense. Oman had a chance to pull one back when Hatem Al Rushadi was awarded a penalty, but his shot was saved by Indonesian goalkeeper Emil Audero.

In the second half, Ragnar Oratmangoen extended Indonesia's lead to 3-0 in the 57th minute. Despite Oman's attempts to reduce the deficit, including shots from Musaab Hamed Almamari and Ahad Alhabshi Almusahikhi that went wide or were saved by Audero, the scoreline remained unchanged. Indonesia dominated possession and tempo for much of the match, ensuring the 3-0 lead held until the final whistle.

The Indonesian team is scheduled to play another friendly against Mozambique on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, also at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.