Ole Romeny Stars as Indonesia Beat Singapore at FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026

The Indonesia national team began its campaign in Group A of the Premier Division of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 with a convincing 2-0 win over Singapore at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta, on Friday (25/9/2026). The two winning goals were scored by Ragnar Oratmangoen in the 15th minute and Ole Romeny from the penalty spot in the 73rd minute. The result is important capital for John Herdman's squad ahead of its next matches.

The win owed much to Ole Romeny's impressive performance. Although he scored only one goal from the spot, his role as a shadow striker behind Mitchell Baker was highly dominant. His high mobility repeatedly troubled Singapore's defense, and on several occasions he had to be stopped with fouls that resulted in yellow cards. Romeny also nearly recorded an assist for Ragnar Oratmangoen in the first half, though Ragnar's shot drifted wide.

Coach John Herdman stressed that there is no difference between local and diaspora players, that all are part of the Indonesia national team. The statement underscored the spirit of inclusivity that forms the team's foundation. "We are all one team, there is no divide between local and diaspora players. Every player has a role and a contribution that is equally important," Herdman said at the post-match press conference.

The win places Indonesia second in the provisional Group A standings, trailing Malaysia, which had earlier beaten Bangladesh 3-0. Next, the Indonesia national team will face Malaysia in its second match at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, on Monday (28/9/2026). The match will be decisive for Indonesia's ambition to reach the FIFA ASEAN Cup final.

For Indonesia, success in this tournament is not merely a sporting achievement but also a momentum to strengthen the national football position in the regional arena. Full support from supporters at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium provides extra energy for the players. The government and the federation are expected to keep providing support, both in terms of development and infrastructure, so that this achievement can be sustained.

With the performance he has shown, Ole Romeny deserves to be relied on again as the spearhead. His combination with Mitchell Baker, Ragnar Oratmangoen, and Luke Vickery poses a serious threat to opposing defenses. The question is, will Romeny again be a scourge for Malaysia's defense and lead Indonesia to the top? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Romeny's quality has proven that he is a valuable asset for the Indonesia national team.