Maarten Paes Amazed by God Bless Performance at GBK Stadium

FC Dallas goalkeeper, Maarten Paes, had a memorable evening at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Stadium, witnessing Indonesia’s national team face China. Although he was unavailable to play due to yellow card accumulation, Paes attended the match from the executive tribune, where he was captivated by the pre-match musical performance.

God Bless performance stuns international players

Fifteen minutes before kickoff, legendary Indonesian rock band God Bless took the stage to perform two iconic songs:

• Bagimu Negeri

• Rumah Kita

The performance featured Achmad Albar and Judika, who led a rousing sing-along with the tens of thousands in attendance. While both teams were still in the dressing rooms, the energy in the stadium reached a crescendo — leaving a lasting impression on Paes.

“It was something really special,” Paes reportedly said, reflecting on the power of Indonesian music and fan culture.

Emil Audero fills in as starting goalkeeper

With Paes suspended, Emil Audero Mulyadi, was selected to start between the posts. The match held high significance as part of Indonesia’s qualification journey, with strong fan support from a packed GBK playing a crucial role.