FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026: GBK Euphoria as Indonesia Defeats Singapore 2-0

Jakarta - Supporters' chants echoed, Red and White jerseys filled the stands, and every goal was met with an explosion of joy. On Friday night (25/9/2026), Gelora Bung Karno truly became the home of the Garuda.

Thousands of football fans packed the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium to watch live the opening match of Indonesian National Team at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 against Singapore.

They did not simply attend just to watch the game. Every spectator brought their own energy and personal stories. Some arrived with friends, close companions, work colleagues, even entire families. All gathered for one single purpose: to give direct full support for the Indonesian National Team.

To document the full match atmosphere and crowd enthusiasm, ITSMe Reporter Syafira and her team covered the Indonesia vs Singapore fixture live from inside the GBK Main Stadium.

Long before kickoff, the entire area surrounding the stadium was already filled with arriving spectators. National team jerseys, jackets, scarves, and all kinds of Red and White themed accessories formed the defining sight all around the stadium grounds.

For these supporters, coming to the stadium in person was never just about watching 90 minutes of football. This was about the shared experience of gathering together, singing in unison, chanting, and feeling the live atmosphere of a national team match firsthand.

This love for football also crossed all generations. Many mothers were seen attending with their children to watch the Garuda compete on the pitch. For many families, loyalty to the national team is nurtured at home, and proudly passed down from one generation to the next.

Once the match kicked off, the noise from the stands only grew louder. Chants, applause, and supporters' shouts accompanied every single Indonesian attacking move.

The first eruption of euphoria arrived in the 13th minute.

Luke Vickery, making an overlapping run down the right flank, sent a low cross into the penalty box. Ragnar Oratmangoen met the ball perfectly, putting Indonesia ahead 1-0.

GOOOAL!

In an instant, the entire GBK Stadium roared. The tense silence that had hung over the stands exploded into wild celebration. Spectators leapt to their feet, screaming as they celebrated Garuda's opening goal.

This lead held until the end of the first half. Indonesia continued pressing for more goals, while Singapore struggled to break free from the constant pressure.

The match grew even more intense after the halftime break. Singapore was reduced to 10 men when Safuwan Baharudin was shown a red card following a VAR review.

This decision once again sent the GBK stands roaring.

From the subsequent free kick, the ball struck a Singapore player's hand inside the penalty area. The referee immediately pointed to the penalty spot.

Ole Romeny stepped forward to take the kick.

With calm composure, Romeny beat the Singapore Goalkeeper, doubling Indonesia's lead to 2-0 in the 74th minute.

Another massive explosion of joy washed across every section of the stadium.

When the final whistle blew, the 2-0 scoreline remained unchanged. Indonesia had started their FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Group A campaign with a full three points.

Yet this victory over Singapore was not the only story written that night at Gelora Bung Karno.

There were the quiet stories of friends meeting up, work colleagues taking time off after their daily routines, and mothers and children sharing this match as a special family memory.

All of this blended into one single feeling: the unfiltered euphoria of Indonesian Football fans as they watched the Garuda kick off their FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 journey with a win.

The night at GBK ended with every spectator leaving with smiles on their faces. This 2-0 victory marked the perfect opening for Indonesia's Group A campaign.

Next, a new challenge already awaits. Indonesia will face Malaysia on Monday (28/9/2026), once again at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium.