We must be highly vigilant.

Specifically, CNN Indonesia published an article titled: "Facing China on October 15th, the Indonesian team must be vigilant in the decisive minutes." In this article, the author points out that the weakness of coach Shin Tae-yong's team is that they frequently concede goals in crucial moments such as the beginning of the match, the final minutes of the half, or the end of the match. Most recently, in the match against Bahrain, the Indonesian team conceded a goal in the 90+6th minute, losing their first victory in the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Before that, they conceded a goal in the 45+3rd minute in their match against Saudi Arabia.

What's worrying is that the Chinese team is more dangerous during periods when the Indonesian team lacks concentration. Both of the goals scored by the Chinese team in the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers came before the 20th minute.

The Indonesian national team is playing quite well in the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, but they still have many weaknesses.

Furthermore, CNN Indonesia published another article expressing concern for Wu Lei, the number one star of Chinese football, with the title: "Chinese Football King Wu Lei once caused Indonesia misery." In 2013, the former Espanyol striker scored against the Indonesian national team in the 2015 Asian Cup qualifiers. Wu Lei is also someone that coach Shin Tae-yong's players must be wary of in the upcoming match.

Not stopping there, CNN Indonesia further praised the fighting spirit of the opposing team, writing an article titled "Chinese players will never back down against the Indonesian team." The newspaper also wrote: "Chinese media underestimates the Indonesian team's scoring ability."

Bola Sports , a well-known Indonesian sports newspaper, also revealed some of the difficulties the team is facing, through comments from coach Shin Tae-yong. The South Korean strategist said the players are having to adapt to the weather. They just endured the heat in Bahrain and now face the cold upon arriving in China. In addition, the Indonesian team's strength is not guaranteed with injuries to Jordi Amat and Sandy Walsh. Despite this, coach Shin Tae-yong believes everything will be alright.

Compared to CNN Indonesia , Bola Sports has a slightly more positive perspective, based on transfer values. According to Transfermarkt, the Chinese squad is valued at only 10.3 million euros. The Indonesian team is valued at 23.7 million euros. Bola Sports confidently states: "Just three players – Mees Hilgers, Thom Haye, and Jay Idzes – are enough to surpass the value of the entire Chinese team."

The match between the Chinese and Indonesian national teams will take place at 7 PM on October 15th. Currently, Wu Lei and his teammates have no points and are at the bottom of Group C in the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Meanwhile, coach Shin Tae-yong's team has 3 points and is in fifth place. Both teams are aiming for a victory to keep their chances of advancing to the third round alive.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/bao-chi-indonesia-rat-bat-an-khi-doi-nha-dau-trung-quoc-phai-canh-giac-cao-do-185241014102043006.htm