Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Argentina won 4-2 over Indonesia in the 4 Nations World Series 2025 at Jakarta International Velodrome on Saturday (1/1/2025), punishing several errors by the Indonesian team.

In the second match of the tournament, both teams made changes to their starting lineups, with Indonesia’s Hector Souto replacing goalkeeper Muhammad Albagir with Ahmad Habibie and Israr Megantara with Samuel Eko. Argentina’s Matias Lucuix also switched his goalkeeper and a field player.

Indonesia had early chances, with Mochammad Iqbal and Rizki Xavier testing Argentina’s defense, but the opening goal came from Argentina in the 10th minute, thanks to a mistake by Indonesia’s goalkeeper. They added a second goal in the 16th minute through Matias Rosa, leaving Indonesia with a 3-1 deficit by halftime.

In the second half, Indonesia came out aggressively, narrowing the score to 3-2 with a goal by Guntur Sulistyo. Despite more attacking efforts, including a power play, Argentina capitalized on another error and sealed the win with a fourth goal.

Indonesia will face Saudi Arabia in their final match on Sunday

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