Timnas Indonesia secured a commanding 3-0 lead over Cambodia within the opening 24 minutes of their AFF Cup 2026 Group A opening match at Pakansari Stadium in Bogor, according to match reports from the venue on Monday, July 27, 2026. The high-tempo fixture saw early goals from Mitchell Baker and a header from Sandy Walsh, establishing immediate dominance for the Garuda squad.
Early Pressure and Opening Goals at Pakansari Stadium
The match kicked off with intense momentum as Cambodia attempted an aggressive press to disrupt Indonesia’s build-up play, according to match reporting. Thom Haye delivered an in-swinging free-kick from the right flank, which Mitchell Baker headed home from a position with his back to goal to find the bottom left corner.
Indonesia maintained the pressure throughout the opening quarter-hour. Eliano Reijnders broke free down the right side in the 12th minute, setting up Beckham Putra for a shot that Cambodia’s goalkeeper successfully parried.
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Expanding the Lead Through Set-Pieces
The relentless Indonesian attack kept the visiting defense under constant strain. In the 18th minute, a cross from Dony Tri Pamungkas created a chaotic scramble in the penalty box. While Baker failed to connect cleanly with the initial cross, the loose ball fell directly to Beckham, whose follow-up strike was blocked by the goalkeeper. Moments later, Eliano struck the goalpost, compounding the pressure on the Cambodian backline.
The sustained offensive output bore fruit again in the 24th minute. Following a corner kick, Haye lofted another accurate cross into the area, where Sandy Walsh met it with a powerful header to push Indonesia’s advantage to 3-0, according to official match updates.
Lineups and Tactical Deployment
According to the official team sheets, the Timnas Indonesia starting lineup included Nadeo, Rizky Ridho, Sandy Walsh, Dony Tri Pamungkas, Ivar Jenner, Thom Haye, Shayne Pattynama, Eliano Reijnders, Beckham Putra, Marc Klok, and Mitchell Baker.
Meanwhile, the visiting Cambodian side deployed a starting XI comprising Hul, Alisher, Mizuno, Ogawa, Bong, Sieng, Souhana Sos, Devit Yem, Ty Sa, Sovann Ouk, and Sokmeng Chea, as noted in the pre-match documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the AFF Cup 2026 Group A match between Indonesia and Cambodia played?
The match took place at Pakansari Stadium in Bogor, Indonesia, on Monday, July 27, 2026.
What was the score in the opening minutes of the match?
According to match reports, Timnas Indonesia established a 3-0 lead within the first 24 minutes, following goals from Mitchell Baker and Sandy Walsh.
Who provided the assists for Indonesia’s early goals?
Thom Haye provided the set-piece assist for the opening goal and the corner cross for the third goal, while Eliano Reijnders provided the cross for the second goal.
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