Mitchell Baker leads the ASEAN Championship 2026 top scorer race with four goals for the Timnas Indonesia squad after scoring in a 3-0 victory over Timor Leste at Chonburi Stadium.

How Mitchell Baker Secured the Top Scorer Lead in Group A

Baker established his tournament momentum during the opening match at Pakansari Stadium, where he netted a hat-trick as Indonesia defeated Kamboja 5-1. Against Timor Leste, he added his fourth goal of the campaign in the closing stages of the second half. This scoring run puts him ahead of Nguyen Dinh Bac and Paulo Jose in the early stages of the group stage.

The race for the Golden Boot remains fluid despite Baker’s current position at the summit. Competitors like Nguyen Dinh Bac retain opportunities to add to their tallies as Vietnam contests upcoming Group A fixtures.

Indonesia Defeats Timor Leste 3-0 in Chonburi

The Garuda secured their second victory of the ASEAN Championship 2026 by defeating Timor Leste 3-0 on Friday, July 31, 2026. After a scoreless first half in Thailand, Indonesia broke the deadlock in the 74th minute through Shayne Pattynama.

Thom Haye doubled the advantage four minutes later by converting a direct free kick in the 78th minute. Baker then sealed the three points in the 81st minute, capping off a dominant second-half performance for the squad.

Did you know?

Mitchell Baker’s opening-match hat-trick against Kamboja accounts for 75% of his total goals scored in the ongoing ASEAN Championship 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who leads the top scorer standings in the ASEAN Championship 2026?

Indonesia striker Mitchell Baker leads the top scorer list with four goals.

How many goals did Mitchell Baker score against Kamboja?

Baker scored three goals, securing a hat-trick during Indonesia’s 5-1 opening victory at Pakansari Stadium.

Who scored the goals in Indonesia’s 3-0 win over Timor Leste?

Shayne Pattynama opened the scoring in the 74th minute, Thom Haye added a second via a free kick in the 78th minute, and Mitchell Baker scored the third in the 81st minute.

What is the status of the top scorer race?

The competition remains active with Vietnam’s Nguyen Dinh Bac and Malaysia’s Paulo Jose trailing closely behind with three goals each.

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