FAM demands FIFA explanation over Indonesia-Bangladesh added time change
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) will submit a formal request to FIFA seeking an explanation for the change in added time during the Indonesia-Bangladesh match at the ASEAN FIFA 2026 tournament at Gelora Bung…
Source: Malaysiakini · October 3, 2026 at 2:32 AM · AI-assisted report
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JAKARTA, 3 OCTOBER 2026 —
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) will submit a formal request to FIFA seeking an explanation for the change in added time during the Indonesia-Bangladesh match at the ASEAN FIFA 2026 tournament at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Wednesday night, the national governing body said in a statement on Thursday.
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The request follows a sequence in which the fourth official, Yusuke Ohashi of Japan, initially indicated two minutes of additional time before the match officials subsequently displayed seven minutes, a five-minute increase that coincided with Indonesia scoring two late goals to overturn the Group A standings and secure a place in the final.
FAM said it views the matter seriously because match-time management is a critical aspect of ensuring every match proceeds fairly, transparently and in accordance with the established laws of the game, and because the fixture directly determined the final Group A positions and which teams advanced to the final.
FAM urged FIFA to conduct an investigation into the incident and provide a detailed explanation of the decision-making process by the match officials, including whether the alteration to the added time was carried out in line with the procedures and regulations in force.
The association emphasised that the request is not intended to challenge the result of the match or to dispute the achievement of any team, but rather to obtain an official clarification on the officiating process and procedure in order to prevent confusion.
According to the match record, Indonesia were leading 7-1 when the fourth official raised the board showing two minutes of added time. Bangladesh then scored their second goal through Farhaan Ali Wahid in the 90+1 minute. After that goal, the referee raised the board again, this time indicating seven minutes of additional time. During that extended period Indonesia scored twice, with Kevin Diks netting in the 90+6 minute and Mitchell Baker in the 90+7 minute.
Those two goals altered the standings at the top of Group A and confirmed Indonesia as group winners and finalists.
Indonesia finished the group stage with a 9-2 victory over Bangladesh, while Malaysia defeated Singapore 6-0 in their final group match. Despite the win, Malaysia's nine-goal tally was insufficient to retain top spot; Indonesia accumulated 11 goals in the group, two more than Malaysia, and claimed the Group A title. Baker scored five goals for Indonesia in the match against Bangladesh.
The runners-up of Group A and Group B are scheduled to meet in the third-place playoff on 5 October at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. FAM's statement did not specify a deadline for FIFA's response but said the association expects a thorough review of the officiating decisions that shaped the conclusion of the group stage.
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