In the first half, Ole Romeny scored the only goal, leading the Chinese men's football team to a 0-1 defeat against Indonesia in Jakarta. This loss ensures that China finishes last in their group and is eliminated from contention for the 2026 World Cup. Romeny’s controversial penalty kick was confirmed after a VAR review.

Chinese President Xi Jinping had expressed hope for the national team to win the World Cup, but this defeat signifies that the Chinese team has only qualified once for the World Cup in 2002. This result provides Indonesia with an opportunity to claim fourth place and vie for qualification for next year’s World Cup in North America.

During the match, Kambuaya’s fall after slight contact led to the penalty award for Indonesia. Under the guidance of Dutch coach Patrick Kluivert, the Indonesian team managed to control possession and maintain a tight defense throughout the game.

With 76,000 fans in the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, the atmosphere was electrifying for Indonesians as they celebrated their national team's performance, while the Chinese team faces the challenge of necessary reforms in the wake of their disappointing campaign.