Brisbane Roar’s new signing Rafael Struick scored his first international goal for Indonesia in a player-of-the-match performance for the visitors against Bahrain.
Struick opened his Indonesia account in the 74th minute as the Roar recruit put the visitors ahead in Friday’s thrilling 2-2 Group C draw with Bahrain in 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup qualifying.
The 21-year-old forward found the back of the net with a sublime curled effort in his 18 international appearance.
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Bahrain salvaged a point via Mohamed Marhoon stunning 94th-minute free-kick at the Bahrain National Stadium in Riffa.
Struick’s Indonesia have three points from their three matches in the third round of AFC World Cup qualifying, one adrift of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the Subway Socceroos, while Japan top the group on nine points.
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