Ole Romeny scores winning goal as Indonesia defeats Bahrain

Ole Romeny became Indonesia’s hero in their crucial 1-0 victory against Bahrain — a vital match in their journey towards the 2026 World Cup.

The atmosphere at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, packed with thousands of supporters, presented unique challenges — high temperatures and humidity tested the players’ endurance.

“It was an intense match with hot weather conditions. This was my first experience playing here and it certainly posed a challenge,” Romeny told ESPN NL.

This victory keeps Indonesia’s hopes alive in the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers — three valuable points demonstrating the Garuda squad’s resilience.