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Indonesia secures second place in Group A of AFF Cup 2026

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia secured second place in Group A of the AFF Cup 2026 after defeating Timor-Leste 3-0.
  • The "Garuda" squad has accumulated six points from two matches, scoring eight goals and conceding one.
  • Singapore leads Group A with seven points, followed by Vietnam with four points.

The Indonesian national football team has solidified its position in second place in Group A of the AFF Cup 2026. This achievement came after a decisive 3-0 victory over Timor-Leste in a match held at Chonburi Stadium in Thailand.

The "Garuda" squad has demonstrated a strong performance, accumulating a total of six points from their two matches played so far. Their offensive prowess is evident, having scored an impressive eight goals while conceding only one, showcasing a solid defense.

Singapore currently leads Group A with seven points earned from three matches. In their most recent game, Singapore played to a goalless draw against hosts Vietnam. This result leaves Vietnam in third place with four points, the same as Indonesia, but with a less favorable goal difference.

At the bottom of the group, Timor-Leste remains winless after three matches, suffering consecutive losses and holding a -12 goal difference. Cambodia is in fourth place, having not yet secured any points from their two games played.

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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.