Rome Romeny’s penalty brought Indonesia ahead of China in GBK!

FAJAR.CO.ID, JAKARTA – Ole Romeny’s naturalization striker has returned to a hero for the Indonesian national team after scoring a goal against China at the Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Thursday (5/6).

The goal made him collected three goals in three Group C matches of the 2026 Asian Asian Asian Cup qualifiers.

Crucial penalty goal

The goal was created through the white point in the 45th minute, after Ricky Kambuaya was dropped in the forbidden box.

Referee Rustam Lutfulin had time to let the game run, but stopped the match after seeing Kambuaya in pain.

After the VAR is reviewed, the referee points to the white spot.

Ole Romeny successfully carried out his duties calmly, outwitting the Chinese goalkeeper and brought Indonesia ahead 1-0 until the first half ended.

Romeny’s brilliant record: 3 goals from 3 matches

Since its debut on March 20, 2025 against Australia, Romeny has scored:

• 1 goal vs. Australia (Indonesia lost 1-5)
  
• 1 goal vs. Bahrain (Indonesia won 1-0)
  
• 1 goal vs China (penalty, temporarily ahead of 1-0)
  

Romeny officially became an Indonesian citizen on February 8, 2025, and immediately appeared impressive in the initial three matches.

Emil Audero Debut and Garuda Starter Line

In this match against China, Emil Audero made his debut in the senior national team replacing Maarten Paes who was absent due to card accumulation.

The back line is filled with a trio:

• Jay Idzes
  
• Justin Hubner
  
• Rizky Ridho
  

The wing sector is filled with Calvin Verdonk and Yakob Sayuri. In the middle, the duo Thom Haye and Joey Pelupessy returned to be a mainstay after a slick performance against Bahrain.

On the front lines, coach Patrick Kluivert dropped:

• Be Romeny
  
• A Maulana
  
• Ricky Kambuaya (as a supporter of attack) (*/ant)