Indonesia earned a historic 1-0 home win over China in a crucial FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) match on June 5, 2025. The Garuda scored a late winner at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium to send the passionate home crowd into raptures and severely dent China's qualification hopes. The match was a tense, physical battle with both teams aware of the high stakes. Indonesia defended resolutely throughout and capitalized on a counter-attack or set-piece in the closing stages to snatch a famous victory. This result was a monumental achievement for Indonesian football, providing a huge boost to their chances of progressing to the next round. For China, the defeat was a devastating blow, leaving them with a mountain to climb in their quest to reach the World Cup.