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Ole Romeny
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Indonesian National Team
being defeated by Saudi Arabia in the 4th round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification is clear proof that the Garuda team really needs the Oxford United striker.
The Indonesian national team lost 2-3 to Saudi Arabia at the Kimg Abdullah Stadium, Jeddah, Thursday (9/1) early morning WIB.However, there are a number of positive things that can be taken from this defeat.
One of them is the return of Ole Romeny after a long absence.The 25-year-old striker returned to play after being absent for a long time since suffering an injury while playing for Oxford United against Arema in the 2025 President’s Cup, last July.
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Entering in the second half to replace Ragnar Oratmangoen in the 64th minute, Ole appeared quite impressive.In the first 15 minutes on the field, the former FC Utrecht player immediately had two golden opportunities.
In the 74th minute, Ole Romeny’s header from Dean James’ corner still went up.Meanwhile, in the 80th minute, Ole’s shot to receive Eliano Reijnders’ pass was still too weak.
Ole Romeny then forced Saudi Arabia’s Nawaf Boushal to handball in the 85th minute.This incident enabled Kevin Diks to score his second goal for Indonesia via a penalty kick in the 88th minute.
Even though he only played 26 minutes, Ole Romeny’s presence made the Indonesian National Team’s attacks more dangerous.Ole has a different game to Ragnar, who is more wide.Meanwhile, Ole plays more often in the center forward position.
Ole Romeny’s movements in front of the Saudi Arabia goal were also very dangerous, causing opposing players to frequently commit fouls.One of them resulted in Thom Haye’s free kick which was saved by the goalkeeper in the 84th minute.
“I am very satisfied. Ole came very well. I thought after not playing for a long time. His movement into the opponent’s penalty box was very good. The handball that caused the penalty was because of his action,” said Patrick Kluivert regarding Ole’s performance.
“So I am very happy that he can play for the time we have targeted, without anything worrying happening,” he continued.
With the Indonesia vs Iraq national team duel in Jeddah just around the corner, Saturday (11/10) evening local time, Ole Romeny will most likely be the starter for the Garuda Team.
Ole Romeny has proven that he is the striker that the Indonesian national team really needs.
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